Tag: Climate change
Government lauded for efforts to address climate change in the agriculture sector
Government lauded for efforts to address climate change in the agriculture sector
Accra, April 30, GNA -The Project Coordinator for the National Adaptation Plan (NAP)...
Cancel All Prospecting Licenses To Protect Ghana’s Environment – Paul Twum...
The Member of Parliament for Dormaa East, Paul Twum Barimah, has described the decision by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu...
UN report calls for urgent action to restore forests
Urgent action is needed to halt deforestation, prevent forest degradation and restore forests, according to a UN report released on Monday.
Progress in protecting the...
Kenya aims to lower emissions by 32 percent by 2030
Kenya is committed to lowering greenhouse gas emissions by 32 percent by the year 2030, said President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday.
According to a statement...
UN boss calls on developed countries to contribute more to tackling climate change
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on developed countries to contribute more to defeating climate change during a U.S.-hosted virtual event.
"Let us...
US defence chief warns of security risks posed by climate change
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday warned of the global security risks posed by climate change.
"Climate change is making the world more unsafe...
China acts to tackle climate change, protect biodiversity
China has been taking solid steps to tackle climate change and protect biodiversity, two urgent agendas that call for global collaboration.
UN chief calls on developed countries to contribute more to tackling climate change
UN chief Antonio Guterres called on developed countries to contribute more to defeating climate change during a U.S.-hosted virtual event.
ILO launches ‘Climate Action for Jobs Initiative’ in Africa
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Regional Office in Africa, has launched it's ‘Climate Action for Jobs Initiative' in Africa, to protect the environment and...
UN chief calls for real action to fight climate change
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for specific commitments and real action to fight climate change, after speaking out about the severity of the...
Thousands of New Zealand students strike for climate
(dpa) - Thousands of students in New Zealand took to the streets of major cities and smaller towns Friday to demand more urgent action...
Politicians call for unity to tackle climate change ahead of COP26
(dpa) - Politicians across the world have called for unity to tackle climate change ahead of the COP26 event in Britain this year.
President of...
Include a climate change agenda in your plan-Abibinsroma Foundation
The Abibinsroma Foundation has asked the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) to make climate change issues an integral part of the assembly’s plan in order...
Conference on climate change and employment creation held in Tamale
Youth Advocacy on Rights and Opportunities (YARO), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has organised a conference on climate change and sustainable employment creation for the...
Climate change threatens water access for world’s poorest – WaterAid
The impact of climate change on people’s water supplies is being overlooked – threatening to put progress on bringing clean water to all back...
Stakeholders attend conference on climate change and employment creation
Youth Advocacy on Rights and Opportunities (YARO), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has organised a conference on climate change and sustainable employment creation for the...
Nigeria launches action plan on gender and climate change
The Nigerian government on Thursday inaugurated a National Action Plan on Gender and Climate Change (NAPGCC) to guide implementation of actions that mitigate climate...
‘Green Energy’ Means More Economic Misery for Africa
March 19, 2021
Gyude Moore, former Liberian Minister of Public Works, has published an superbly perceptive article on what the “green-decarbonization” of energy means for...
GLOMeF secures US$3,500 grant for climate change mitigation campaign
Global Media Foundation (GLOMeF) has secured a US$3,500 grant from the Global Green-Grant Fund to implement campaigns for environmental sustainability and to mitigate the...
China determined to win tough battle for carbon neutrality
Peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and realizing carbon neutrality by 2060 are tough battles that China is determined to win.
Reducing carbon emissions was one...
President Akufo-Addo underscores nexus between climate change, peace and security
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has underscored the nexus between climate change, peace, security and development and called for global action.
He said socio-economic difficulties,...
Conservationists boost women’s role in Kenya’s climate change mitigation efforts
International environmental conservationists said Monday Kenya's quest to achieve its climate change mitigation ambitions and increase its forest cover targets will be achieved much...
Kenya feted for promoting clean cooking to fight climate change
Kenya was on Monday feted by international green groups for promoting the uptake of clean cooking as a means to reduce deforestation and enhance...
Kenya vows to advance Africa’s agenda on security and climate change at UNSC
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday evening reiterated his government's commitment to advancing Africa's agenda at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), particularly on...
Fisheries Sector needs a Minister with in-depth knowledge – GTA
The Ghana Tuna Association (GTA) at weekend maintained that the Fisheries and Aquaculture sector needs a Minister with in-depth knowledge about the industry...
Saboba flood victims receive relief items
Children Believe (CB) formerly known as Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (CCFC) a child focused International Non-Governmental Organization incorporated in Ghana, has presented ...
Power to the Fishers Project promotes efficient fishing technologies-Director
Mr Paa Kofi Osei-Owusu, the Director of CERATH Development Organisation (CDO), says "Power to the Fishers Project" has promoted efficient fishing technologies amongst Ghana's...
Adu Koranteng: Ghana Must Invest More On Renewable Energy To Secure Future Needs
A business and Financial Journalist, Kwabena Adu Koranteng, has advised the president, Nana Akufo Addo, to instruct the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta to...
Brazil Africa Institute highlights climate change and sustainable development in seminar focused on renewable...
On March 30, the Brazil Africa Institute (IBRAF) will hold the “Seminar Renewable Energy in Brazil and Africa: The Clean Engines of Economic Development”....
Xi stresses green consensus, green development at China-CEEC Summit
China and Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC) should uphold their "green consensus" and promote green development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday.
Xi made...