Dear colleagues, i am very pleased to inform you that the ghana national climate change master plan is now available. The national climate change policy nccp is ghanas integrated response to climate change. The national climate policy will galvanize action towards specific targets. To ensure unhindered enforcement of its climate change policy, government of ghana seeks to transform these policies into legally mandatory instruments laws, a senior public official has said. Climate change policy framework nccpf as a major contribution to the.
At the multilateral level, ghana reaffirms its resolve to support global efforts to define a. 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. Building nigerias response t o climate change bnrcc project. Greenhouse gas emissions in ghana global climate change. L the average annual temperature has increased 1c in the last 30 years. Ghana national climate change policy action programme for. 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. Negotiating stakeholder participation in the ghana national climate change policy article pdf available in international journal of climate change strategies and management vol.
The findings suggest that there is a projected high temperature and low rainfall in the years 2020, 2050 and 2080. This document paved the way for the adoption of the national climate change policy framework in 2011, and the. Climate change is a global challenge that requires a concerted effort by all nations to address its causes and effects. Urban planning and climate change in ghana sciencedirect. 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. The nep acknowledges capacity building as a major step towards the realisation of a desired environment. In ghana, recommendations to mainstream aspects of lcd into the existing development structures received a lot prominence in the latest national planning documents such as the ghana share growth and development agenda gsgda 2 and the national climate change policy nccp 3. Ghanas current mediumterm national development policy framework, the ghana shared growth and development agenda gsgda, seeks to achieve and maintain macroeconomic stability, underpinned by a monetary policy framework that targets low inflation, in order to. Ghana lies on the south central coast of west africa between latitudes 4. A policy brief on findings from lagos, nigeria and accra, ghana november 20 this report is made possible by the support of the american people through the u. Ghanas intended nationally determined contribution indc. Ghana national climate change policy partnership for action on. Gender, human security and climate change in ghana 34 5.
The national climate change policy and the national climate change adaptation strategy aim to fill this gap, identifying key. Climate change finance in ghana shaping policy for development. 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. Ghana national climate change adaptation strategy nccas.
Energy and low carbon development efforts in ghana. Climate change and its impact on the livelihood of farmers and agricultural workers in ghana 2 1 introduction 1. Ghana launches a national climate change and green economy learning strategy source. National climate change adaptation strategy policy. March, 2015 strategic youth network for development.
Ghana national climate change policy 20 ix p a g e executive summary. Ghana national climate change policy for more information. Ghanas second national communication to the united nations framework convention on climate change unfccc gives evidence that many of ghanas economic assets such as the coastal zone, agriculture and water resources are affected by climate change, which is also affecting the social fabric in terms of poverty reduction, health and women. Feb 02, 2017 ghanas second national communication to the united nations framework convention on climate change unfccc gives evidence that many of ghanas economic assets such as the coastal zone, agriculture and water resources are affected by climate change, which is also affecting the social fabric in terms of poverty reduction, health and women. The document went to cop21 in paris with the ghana delegation. This profile aims to give insight in the climate change effects and impacts in ghana, with particular attention for food security and water. The national climate change policy comprehensively addresses all possible challenges of climate change adaptation and mitigation in foreseeable future. Since 2006, using the outputs of the sectoral vulnerability and adaptation assessments carried out by national experts, an extensive network of. The objective of this note is to help the ministry of food and agriculture mofa identify strategic policy directions and reform areas that are fundamental to accelerate and sustain agriculture sector growth. The average annual temperature has increased 1c in the last 30 years. The nccp aims to promote a low carbon development, increase policy coherence on climate change, and increase ghanas attractiveness to. Deepen awareness and sensitisation for the general populace particularly policy makers about the critical role of adaptation in national development.
These include climate change associated health problems, climate induced disruption. 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. The three objectives of the policy are 1 effective adaptation, 2 social development and 3 mitigation. National climate compatible development management policy 4 action on climate change is integral to a robust and resilient economy. John dramani mahama in july 2014 to give policy direction to the governments response on climate change. Pdf climate change policy processes in ghana nana akua. Climate change finance in ghana v executive summary climate change finance in ghana the national climate change policy nccp was publicly launched by the president of ghana, h. Rana muhammad farooq saeed khan federal minister for climate change. Ensure a consistent, comprehensive and a targeted approach to increasing climate resilience and decrease vulnerability of the populace. Ghanas third national communication report to the unfccc.
Ghana launches a national climate change and green economy. Thus, climate change and variability threaten the achievement of major developmental goals and food security in ghana. This national adaptation strategy and plan of action on climate change for nigeria naspaccn has been prepared for the special climate change unit of nigerias federal ministry of environment. In july 2014, the government of ghana launched a national climate change policy nccp2 of. The national climate change policy addresses the four major areas of concern related to climate change and climate variability in ghana. The importance of mainstreaming climate change into national development. The policy takes account of the current socioeconomic context of ghana and incorporates the opportunities and benefits of a green economy. This work has never been presented either in whole or.
Rationale for and scope of for the national climate change policy climate change in uganda. This work has never been presented either in whole or in part for any other degree in this university or elsewhere. Climate change finance in ghana shaping policy for. The frequency of hot days has increased while the frequency of cold days has decreased. On climate change for nigeria naspaccn november 2011. 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. A national climate change response strategy has been developed which identified risks, impacts, challenges and opportunities in the context of adaptation and mitigation in a range of key sectors. This national climate change adaptation strategy intends to. The average temperature in semiarid areas in uganda is rising, especially in the southwest. In 2010 the government published ghana goes for green growth. In july 2014, 2the government of ghana launched a national climate change policy nccp of ghana which seeks to essentially ensure a coherent and pragmatic approach in dealing with the impact of climate change on the socioeconomic development agenda of the economy.
The national climate change policy provides strategic direction and coordinates issues of climate change in ghana. Ghana to transform climate change policy into laws news. Pdf negotiating stakeholder participation in the ghana. 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. An analysis of the role of courts in enforcing climate change law volume 114 bolanle erinosho. This is a new challenge for papua new guinea and our government is serious about this by taking a step in formulating this national climate compatible development management policy. The policy is anchored on the ghana shared growth development agenda and will seek to provide mediumterm strategy the country and its partners will follow. Oct 31, 2016 ghana launches a national climate change and green economy learning strategy source. National climate change adaptation strategy nccas all the more relevant.
The national climate change policy is ghanas integrated response to the challenges of climate change within its socioeconomic context. National climate change policy action programme for implementation. It is my cherished hope that the national climate change policy will serve as springboard for initiating a climateresilient economy that will accelerate our development efforts and enhance the wellbeing of our people without. Federal ministry of environment special climate change unit. Specifically page will assist in the implementation of the ghana shared growth and development agenda 20142017 gsgda ii. Ghana now has a national climate change policy news ghana. Climate change priorities are gaining momentum in the political sphere and across economic sectors. Produced with the financial support of the government of canada. The national climate change policy has been prepared with the. The coordinated climate actions have been articulated in the national climate change policy nccp which was officially launched by the president of the republic of ghana in 2014. Climate change in ghana l climate change is manifested in ghana through. Ghana national climate change policy green economy.
Page will also build on ghanas national climate change policy and on undpuneps green economy scoping study and assessment. The agenda for change places people at the centre of development, and lays the foundation for a safe ghana that works, and gives each and every one of us the opportunity to improve our lives, irrespective of our socioeconomic background, gender, status, tribe or geographical location. Available formats pdf please select a format to send. Greenhouse gas ghg emissions by sector according to the world resources institute climate analysis indicator tool wri cait, ghanas ghg profile is dominated by emissions from the landuse change and forestry lucf sector, 53% of ghanas total emissions, which is driven by changes in forest land. Climate change and its impact on the livelihood of farmers.
The policy, prepared and designed in 2012 within the framework of national sustainable development priorities, sought to mainstream climate change into policies and sectoral activities to achieve sustained growth. High rainfall variability has led to unpredictable periods of droughts or. The government of ghana has made efforts to recognize climate change as a risk in sectoral policies on water, agriculture, and energy. Highlights of national climate change adaptation strategy l 1. Ghana national climate change policy green growth knowledge. Review of current and planned adaptation action in ghana. Guiding principles, goals, objectives and strategies. The national climate change policy is ghana s integrated response to the challenges of climate change within its socioeconomic context. An analysis of the role of courts in enforcing climate change law volume 114 bolanle erinosho skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Climate forecast and climate change scenarios for the country predict a more severe and frequent pattern of drought and flood events. 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. Seven systemic pillars a governance and coordination. Undertake research and development of climateresilient livestock production systems, including improved breeds, and pest and disease management16. Climate change is a global challenge that requires a concerted effort by all nations.
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