Ghana Showcases Climate Leadership at COP30’s ECOWAS Pavilion
Ghana marked “Ghana Day” at the ECOWAS Pavilion with a high-level showcase of the country’s ongoing climate actions, highlighting major progress in national policy implementation, international leadership roles, and emerging opportunities within the climate sector.
The event, led by the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST), brought together Members of Parliament from the Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, representatives of key climate-related agencies, and members of the media.
Speaking at the ceremony, officials emphasized Ghana’s steady advancement in delivering its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. Key achievements highlighted included expansion of renewable energy initiatives, promotion of clean cooking solutions, improvements in waste management, and ongoing investments in nature-based climate solutions.
Participants also received updates on the country’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP), which is guiding national efforts to strengthen resilience against climate impacts. Priority areas being addressed include food security, water resource management, climate-resilient infrastructure, and protection of vulnerable populations.
A significant feature of the event was a presentation from the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) Secretariat, headquartered in Accra. Ghana outlined its leadership role in championing the interests of climate-vulnerable nations and pushing for increased global support for adaptation and loss-and-damage financing.
The state of Ghana’s carbon market was also discussed, with government agencies highlighting progress in developing regulatory frameworks aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Officials underscored Ghana’s commitment to ensuring environmental integrity, transparency, and community benefits in all carbon market activities.
Other emerging climate issues, including just energy transition opportunities, green jobs for youth, and the use of technology and innovation to strengthen climate action—were also brought to the fore.
Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Forestry Commission, Volta River Authority (VRA), National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) attended the event, reflecting Ghana’s whole-of-government approach to climate action.
With media practitioners in attendance, the event provided a timely platform for showcasing Ghana’s achievements and reinforcing its position as a regional leader in climate policy, innovation, and international cooperation.
Ghana Day at COP30 reaffirmed the country’s commitment to taking bold, coordinated steps toward a more climate-resilient and sustainable future.
