Ghana
Ghana's Climate Change Overview and Commitments
Ghana, with its diverse ecological zones, is facing significant challenges due to climate change. Rising sea levels, drought, increasing temperatures, and unpredictable rainfall patterns are impacting the country’s infrastructure, hydropower production, food security, and the livelihoods of coastal and agricultural communities. These challenges highlight the urgency for robust climate action.
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to combating climate change by updating its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement for 2020-2030. As a member of the African Union (AU), Ghana aligns its climate strategies with the AU’s Agenda 2063, focusing on sustainable development and social inclusion.
The updated NDC outlines 19 policy actions across 10 priority areas, translating into 13 adaptation and 34 mitigation programs. These actions aim to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy, build resilient economies, enhance disaster risk management, restore landscapes, and ensure responsible consumption and production. Ghana is particularly focused on fostering social inclusion, especially for youth and women, and creating smart, safe communities.
By 2030, Ghana aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 64 MtCO2e, prevent 2,900 premature deaths annually due to improved air quality, and create over one million green jobs. The adaptation measures are divided into seven unconditional and six conditional programs, while the mitigation measures include nine unconditional actions expected to achieve significant GHG reductions by 2025 and 2030. Ghana’s ability to implement additional mitigation measures is contingent on receiving international financial support.
GlobStand's Climate Change and Environmental Consultancy Services in Ghana
GlobStand is uniquely positioned to provide the best climate change and environmental consultancy services to help Ghana achieve its climate goals.
By offering a comprehensive suite of services, GlobStand ensures that governments and private organizations in Ghana have the tools and expertise needed to address both climate change adaptation and mitigation challenges.
GlobStand services which government agencies and private entities in Ghana can benefit from include but are not limited to the following:
Reducing carbon emissions is a critical part of Ghana’s strategy for sustainability.
GlobStand offers thorough carbon accounting and carbon footprint analysis best suited for Ghanaian entities, identifying key areas where emissions can be minimized, thus contributing to the country’s broader Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction goals.
GlobStand offers Climate Resilience and Adaptation Planning services, focusing on helping governments and organizations in Ghana develop strategies to strengthen their resilience against the impacts of climate change.
This includes designing and implementing plans that enhance the ability of communities to adapt to changing environmental conditions, ensuring long-term sustainability and reducing vulnerability to climate-related risks.
GlobStand offers detailed climate risk assessments tailored to the specific challenges faced by Ghana. These assessments can enable both government bodies and private organizations in Ghana to anticipate and mitigate the impacts of climate change on their operations and assets.
To address the increasing threat of climate-induced disasters in Ghana, GlobStand offers Disaster Risk Management and Emergency Response Planning services. This involves assessing potential disaster risks due to climate change and developing comprehensive response plans to mitigate these risks. By integrating disaster risk reduction with emergency response strategies, GlobStand services can help ensure that communities in both the northern and southern regions of Ghana are prepared and resilient in the face of climate emergencies.
Reducing energy consumption not only lowers costs but also contributes to reducing emissions. GlobStand has the best expertise to conduct energy efficiency audits for Ghanaian entities, identifying opportunities to improve energy use and reduce environmental impact.
GlobStand has the best technical knowhow and expertise to assist governments and organizations in Ghana in preparing comprehensive greenhouse gas inventories, which are essential for tracking and reporting emissions at national and organizational levels. This service is key to helping Ghana meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) targets and develop effective emission reduction strategies.
GlobStand has the best competence to provide Local Climate Impact Assessment and Adaptation Strategy Development services in Ghana, which involve identifying specific climate change impacts at the local level and developing tailored adaptation strategies to combat them effectively. This service is essential for regions facing unique climate challenges, enabling targeted actions that address both current and future climate threats.
Transitioning to renewable energy is vital for Ghana’s mitigation efforts.
GlobStand’s renewable energy consulting services are designed to support Ghana governments and businesses in making informed investments in renewable energy, from feasibility studies to project implementation.
GlobStand is equipped with the expert skills to provide strategic support to Ghanaian organizations in developing sustainability strategies that align with the country’s climate goals. By integrating environmental considerations into core business practices, GlobStand helps Ghana ensure that its economic growth is sustainable and resilient.
Building local expertise is essential for sustained progress in climate action.
GlobStand offers training and capacity-building programs that can help to equip Ghanaian governments and organizations with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage climate-related challenges.
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