EPA warns climate resilience plans face $22.6bn financing demand
Ghana’s efforts to strengthen its resilience to climate change will require substantial investment, with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) estimating that $22.6 billion will be needed to deliver the country’s climate actions by 2030.
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Ghana has warned that climate resilience plans will demand a significant financial commitment of $22.6 billion to achieve goals by 2030. This substantial investment is necessary to transform climate commitments from mere policies into actionable measures that safeguard communities, infrastructure, and livelihoods against escalating climate risks.
Dr Derek Sarfo-Yiadom, a senior programme officer at the EPA's Climate Change and Ozone Directorate, emphasized the importance of climate vulnerability assessments to better understand the risks faced by individuals and communities, the challenges they encounter in post-disaster recovery, and the barriers to effective response efforts.
Speaking at the 2026 Second Extraordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament in Accra, Dr Sarfo-Yiadom revealed that the $22.6 billion estimate emerged from comprehensive climate reports. He stressed that successful climate actions necessitate strong institutions, clearly defined budgets, and quantifiable outcomes.
Additionally, he advocated for the implementation of advanced early warning systems, enhanced drainage infrastructures, and resilient structures. Moreover, Dr Sarfo-Yiadom highlighted the need for measures that support rural communities through climate services, diverse crop cultivation, and better soil and water management practices.
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