Ghana strengthens climate negotiation capacity ahead of COP31

Ghana is bolstering its climate negotiation capabilities in anticipation of COP31 in Türkiye, with a focus on accessing climate finance. The initiative, spearheaded by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and the National Roster of Experts on Climate Negotiations, aims to improve coordination, preserve institutional knowledge, and enhance Ghana's effectiveness in global climate discussions.

Mr Kassim Hussein, a Negotiator on Action for Climate Empowerment, highlighted the need to mobilize key stakeholders and lead negotiators to develop unified national positions and address challenges in accessing international funding mechanisms like the Green Climate Fund. Dr Nana Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, Ghana's Lead Negotiator, emphasized the roster's role in institutionalizing the country's negotiation capacity, building political support, and defining key interests and positions.

Dr Samuel C. Dotse, CEO of the HATOF Foundation, stressed the critical importance of climate finance in COP31 discussions, urging developed nations to fulfill their commitments to provide adequate and accessible climate finance.

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