To support these ambitious climate and sustainable development objectives, Ghana has already undertaken a TNA in 2013. The results of this TNA directly influenced the development of the country’s first NDC. Ghana is currently in the process of updating its first TNA, revisiting its key outcomes. This includes re-assessing priority sectors and identifying essential climate technologies that will enable the nation to meet its climate goals effectively.
The Republic of Ghana is located in West Africa along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. Ghana’s development over the past twenty years has in many respects been a success story. The country’s wealth in natural resources and its strong focus on the development of human capital have laid the foundations for a long period of sustained growth. Climate change is threatening Ghana’s growth by affecting some of its key economic sectors, such as agriculture, tourism and energy.
Ghana is steadfastly committed to reducing CO2 emissions and contributing to global efforts aimed at climate action. This commitment is crucial for limiting and mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change. The country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) are deeply embedded in its long-term national development objectives and strategies, which strive to foster sustainable and green growth. This approach not only protects the environment but also creates jobs and livelihoods for the population.
Ghana’s tropical climate, significantly influenced by the West African monsoon winds, features a rainy season from May to September. However, in recent years, the nation has faced extreme weather events, including prolonged droughts and heavy floods, which have challenged the livelihoods and resilience of many Ghanaians.
Over the past 30 years, Ghana’s economy has expanded more than fourfold, successfully halving poverty rates to 23% by 2016. Now, the country is actively seeking to decouple its economic growth from CO2 emissions by targeting key sectors such as energy, industry, agriculture, and waste management.
To support these ambitious climate and sustainable development objectives, Ghana has already undertaken a TNA in 2013. The results of this TNA directly influenced the development of the country’s first NDC. Ghana is currently in the process of updating its first TNA, revisiting its key outcomes. This includes re-assessing priority sectors and identifying essential climate technologies that will enable the nation to meet its climate goals effectively.
The results of the first TNA have been used in the development of Ghana’s NDC.
Ghana’s TNA contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals:
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