Article by: Kofi Don-Agor President, CCLG-Africa As the world prepares for the World Water Conference, the urgency of effective water management has never been more pressing. Africa, a continent with many challenges, is at the forefront of this global issue. Water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, is affecting billions, from agriculture to energy, health, and […]
CCLG-Africa Propels Ghana’s Climate Agenda Forward at ChangeNOW Summit 2026 in Paris In a significant milestone for Ghana’s climate governance, Climate Communications and Local Governance- Africa (CCLG-Africa) has facilitated a seven-member parliamentary delegation to participate in the prestigious ChangeNOW Summit 2026 in Paris. This initiative underscores Ghana’s commitment to driving climate resilience and sustainable development,
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As the world prepares for the World Water Conference, the urgency of effective water management has never been more pressing. Africa, a continent with many challenges, is at the forefront of this global issue. Water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, is affecting billions, from agriculture to energy, health, and economic growth. In Africa, climate change
Climate Communications and Local Governance-Africa (CCLG-Africa) congratulates the government on establishing the green transition within the energy ministry, demonstrating its commitment to addressing climate change and environmental sustainability. While this is a positive step, we believe a more comprehensive approach could necessarily be effective and tackle these global challenges. A dedicated ministry integrating climate change,
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Signed by Kofi Don-Agor, President, CCLG-Africa On behalf of Climate Communications and Local Governance-Africa (CCLG-Africa), we extend our warmest congratulations to the people of Ghana on a successful election. Your commitment to democratic values is a shining example to the rest of Africa. We urge all Ghanaians to rally behind the incoming government, as Vice
Illegal mining popularly known as galamsey, has caused devastating effects on Ghana’s environment, biodiversity, and water bodies. Climate Communications and Local Governance-Africa (CCLG-Africa) calls on the presidency, parliament, the council of state, traditional authorities, faith-based organizations, and all stakeholders to take immediate action against the menace which has become a threat to the survival of
In a significant move towards climate action, the Ghanaian Parliament has passed the amended Ghana Shippers Authority Bill, 2024, into law. This milestone legislation regulates commercial activities of shippers, promotes transparency in port fees and charges, and enhances accountability in international trade cargo movement. By doing so, Ghana becomes a preferred transit trade channel for
The management of electronic waste in Ghana has been fraught with some challenges as scrap dealers-the most dominant actors in the e-waste value chain – use unorthodox, and sometimes, crude methodssuch as open burning in the recovery of valuable fractions from electronic waste. It is against this background that the Government of Ghana, through an
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The World Bank Group reports has estimated that, at least one million more people could fall into poverty due to climate shocks, if urgent climate actions are not taken. Income could reduce by up to 40% for poor households by 2050. The analysis calls for pursuing a development pathway that builds resilience to climate change
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As part of the implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on biotechnology risks, a new project has just been launched to help three southern African countries strengthen their national biosafety frameworks. The SINBF project launched in Kinshasa this Wednesday, November 1, will be implemented in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar and Namibia.* “ This launch workshop aims
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