Although the potential role of local knowledge in community development is receiving increasing recognition as a strategic resource, little attention is paid to a critical. Ample references to climate change turn climate change impacts into opportunities considers climate change as development issue serves as the umbrella policy for the ghana s national climate change policy nccp nccp vision. Ghana has a typically tropical climate thanks to its proximity to the equator and low elevations the entire country lies below 1,000m 3300ft. Pdf climate change and agricultural policy process in ghana. Initiatives related to climate change in ghana cdkn. The actions suggest ways we can work together at household, farm and community levels to reduce our damaging impacts on the environment, and also help vulnerable people adapt to climate change impacts. National climate change policy action programme for implementation. Policy description in order to reflect the increasing importance of climate change issues in nigeria, the federal executive council adopted in 2012 the nigeria climate change policy response and strategy. Ghana weather, climate and geography world travel guide. This profile aims to give insight in the climate change effects and impacts in ghana, with particular attention for food security and water. Feb 02, 2017 the 2007 floods in northern ghana that displaced about 317,000 people, the 3 rd june 2015 heavy downpour in accra and the more recent heavy rainfall in accra that ripped off the roofs of ghanas parliament house on 31 st january, 2017 are some of the repercussions of climate change on human life and properties in the country. Ghana climate change vulnerability and adaptation assessment 1 executive summary countries in africa are among the most vulnerable globally to the effects of climate. The national climate change policy nccp is ghana s integrated response to climate change.
Information on the various measures and policies to facilitate climate change mitigation is presented in. Projects under the climate justice programme have included. Ghana was one of the first african countries to liberalize its telecommunication sector, which now comprises two fixedline operators and six mobile operators. The rapid expansion of ghanas ict industry provides fertile ground for fostering and strengthening the use of ict tools in adapting to climate change. Climate ghana average weather, temperature, rainfall, when to go, what to pack in ghana, the climate is tropical, with a dry season in winter and a rainy season in summer due to the african. The national climate change policy provides strategic direction and coordinates issues of climate change in ghana. Ghanas integrated response to climate change is the national climate. Policy brief the national climate change policy nccp of ghana. The kyoto protocol which was adopted in 1997 and entered into force in 2005 was the subject of tough negotiations as a result of the political difficulties faced by the usa in setting significant reduction targets. National policy on climate change nigeria 20 policy. The 2007 floods in northern ghana that displaced about 317,000 people, the 3 rd june 2015 heavy downpour in accra and the more recent heavy rainfall in accra that ripped off. Acpc africa climate policy center acrm adaptation and climate risk management adapt assessment and design for adaptation to climate change. Heres the link to the booklet explaining what climate change is and why its happening.
On climate change for nigeria naspaccn november 2011. Relevant policy objectives might well include some or all of the following. Ghana now has a national climate change policy news ghana. The fulltext of this document has been downloaded 22 times since. The document concludes stating that we must recognize that actions are needed to meet the challenges of climate change. Climate change impacts in ghana energy policy research group.
Ghanas third national communication report to the unfccc. To address the adaptation issues in ghana, four thematic areas have been identified. Ghana s vulnerability to climate change ict and climate. Sep 12, 20 ghanas cabinet has approved the national climate change policy, dr joe oteng adjei, minister for environment, science, technology, and innovation announced on wednesday. These include the staff and management of ministry of. The document went to cop21 in paris with the ghana. Climate change priorities are gaining momentum in the political sphere and across economic sectors. Climate change finance in ghana shaping policy for. Oct 31, 2016 english news and press release on ghana about climate change and environment.
Ghana now has a national climate change policy nccp that would provide strategies and actions, which when effectively implemented, would help mitigate the effect of climate change on the country. Climate change terminology is poorly understood and does not have standard translations in twi and dagaare. Ghana national climate change policy green growth knowledge. Highlights of national climate change adaptation strategy l 1. The kyoto protocol which was adopted in 1997 and entered into force in 2005 was the subject of tough negotiations as a result of the political difficulties faced by the usa in setting significant. Ample references to climate change turn climate change impacts into opportunities considers climate change as development issue serves as the umbrella policy for the ghanas national climate change policy nccp nccp vision. The plan explicitly identifies climate change as one of the major threats to economic development goals and food security. Ms svandis svavarsdottir, minister for the environment, iceland and also the moderator of. Ghana now has a national climate change policy nccp that would provide strategies and actions, which when effectively implemented, would help mitigate the effect of. This paper examines agricultureclimate change policy discussions in ghana in the context of, on the one hand, increasing international interest and activity around climate change and. It is my cherished hope that the national climate change policy will serve as springboard for initiating a climate resilient economy that will accelerate our development efforts and enhance the wellbeing of our people without sacrificing the quality of the environment and its resources. Ghanas cabinet approves national climate change policy. This variability results in extremes such as flooding on the one hand, and water deficits that result in electricity shortages on. Climate change finance in ghana felix ankomah asante, simon bawakyillenuo, neil bird, nella canales trujillo, cynthia addoquaye tagoe and nicholas ashiabi much progress has been made, over a relatively short period of time, to develop a national policy framework for climate change in ghana.
Resources all departments to ensure climate change issues are integrated into. The document went to cop21 in paris with the ghana delegation. The key policy objectives underpinning pngs comprehensive response to climate change might be framed by the goal of sustainable. Climate change, local knowledge and climate change. The national climate change policy nccp is ghanas integrated response to climate change. Policy description in order to reflect the increasing importance of climate. Ghana national climate change adaptation strategy nccas. This corporate video was shot in northern ghana near. Ghana s integrated response to climate change is the national climate change policy nccp, which provides a clearly defined pathway for dealing with the challenges of climate change. English news and press release on ghana about climate change and environment.
Ample references to climate change turn climate change impacts into opportunities considers climate change as development issue serves as the umbrella policy for the ghanas national. March, 2015 strategic youth network for development. Revenues and receipts from managing free resources of the fund and g other sources of funds. District development plans provision will be made in district level indicative planning figures for. The fight against climate change mainly attributed to manmade activities is increasingly becoming more intense as a result of its continuous adverse impact on peoples source of livelihood and survival. Climate change finance in ghana overseas development institute. It provides strategic direction and coordinates issues of climate change in ghana. Ghana national climate change policy partnership for action on. The projected negative impacts of climate change will not only affect farmers crop yields and incomes, but also there will be flowon effects to the rest of the sectors in the economy as. Mar 31, 2016 dear colleagues, i am very pleased to inform you that the ghana national climate change master plan is now available.
Sherry ayittey, minister for environment, science and technology ghana. Climate change finance in ghana felix ankomah asante, simon bawakyillenuo, neil bird, nella canales trujillo, cynthia addoquaye tagoe and nicholas ashiabi much progress has been. Achievements of the goals of the ghana growth and poverty reduction strategy gprsii and the millennium development goals mdg are critical for national development. Dear colleagues, i am very pleased to inform you that the ghana national climate change master plan is now available.
Pdf purpose stakeholder consultation and participation are central to. Climate change is a global challenge that requires a concerted effort by all nations to address its causes and effects. Climate change and its impact on the livelihood of farmers and agricultural workers in ghana 3 of the ipcc are to gather and evaluate scientific evidence of global warming, to identify the different causes and to monitor the development of humaninduced global warming. Climate change department national climate change policy. Climate change policy framework nccpf as a major contribution to the. This is a video produced by sdc video production for the canadian hunger foundation based in ottawa, canada. Environment, science, technology and innovation mesti and the. Ghanas climate is tropical with 2 rainy seasons from march to july and september to october. A quarter of the population inhabits cities along ghanas coastline. Summary this paper examines agricultureclimate change policy discussions in ghana in the context of, on the one hand, increasing. This paper examines agriculture climate change policy discussions in ghana in the context of, on the one hand, increasing international interest and activity around climate change and agriculture.
Decisions on combating climate change are made through international treaties. The media in ghana, together with schools, are peoples main. The north and coastal region are mostly savanna, while the middle. L the average annual temperature has increased 1c in the last 30 years. To support the development of a national climate change policy framework. Iecp is nonprofit making policy think tank registered as a company limited by guarantee under the laws of ghana on the 20th day. Communities and civil society empowerment for environmental governance in rural areas. Pdf negotiating stakeholder participation in the ghana national. The report is part of the technical assistance to the process for the development of a national climate change policy framework nccpf in ghana, jointly carried out by a team of ghanaian partners led by prof. The language of climate change is not accessible to most ghanaians. Valid and reliable measurement of countries climate policy. In 2010 the government published ghana goes for green growth. Climate change in ghana l climate change is manifested in ghana through.
Salman faruqui, the then deputy chairman, planning commission, established a task force on climate change under the chairmanship. Pdf recognizing the implications of climate change for its national. Ezekiel is a young social development practitioner in ghana certified as a master youth trainer on climate change by the world bank institute wbi. Mainstreaming climate change policy in ghana development plan is of major concern. Ghanas integrated response to climate change is the national climate change policy nccp, which provides a clearly defined pathway for dealing with the challenges of climate change. Guiding principles, goals, objectives and strategies. Climate change focal officer anchored within the natural. The national policy on climate change is a strategic policy response to climate change carbon, high growth economic development path and build a climate resilient society through the attainment of set targets.
Climate change risk communications framework for coastal urban development policy may 20 building vulnerability, government, for more information ghana has urbanised rapidly in the past century, and now a half of ghanaians live in cities. Furthermore, the country development priorities regarding climate change will be the starting point for the development of the countrys intended national determined ontributions to be submitted. Ghana national climate change policy action programme for. Institute of energy and climate change policy home. Framework for the national climate change strategy and. Pdf national climate policies in international comparison. The report is part of the technical assistance to the process for the development of a national climate change.
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