April 15, 2026GNA

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Accra, April 15, GNA – Mr Issifu Seidu, Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to advancing global climate action, calling for stronger international cooperation to tackle the growing climate crisis. 

He made the call at the 16th Vulnerable Twenty (V20) Ministerial Dialogue, held on the sidelines of the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. 

A statement issued to the Ghana News Agency said the Minister underscored that climate action was not only a moral obligation but also an economic necessity, particularly for vulnerable nations like Ghana and others in the sub-region that continue to bear the brunt of climate impacts despite contributing minimally to global emissions. 

Delivering Ghana’s intervention on the theme, “Prosperity, Stability, and Security in an Era of Planetary Instability,” Mr Seidu highlighted the increasing frequency of extreme weather events such as droughts and floods, which are undermining development gains and deepening poverty among vulnerable populations. 

He said Ghana aligned itself with the V20’s urgent call for coordinated climate action and emphasised the importance of the V20–Development Finance Institutions (DFI) partnership as a critical mechanism for addressing debt challenges while unlocking much-needed climate finance. 

The Minister commended initiatives by development partners, including the OPEC Fund for International Development, and called on DFIs to scale up support through concessional financing, longer repayment periods, and climate-responsive debt instruments. 

He stressed that such measures are essential to enabling developing countries to adapt to climate impacts and transition to low-carbon economies. 

Mr Seidu noted that methane reduction remains a key strategy in limiting global warming to 1.5°C. 

He reiterated Ghana’s pledge under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) within the Paris Agreement framework to reduce methane emissions and accelerate clean energy transitions. 

The Minister emphasised the need to prioritise climate justice, equity, and people-centred approaches in global climate policies, adding that sustainable solutions must address the disproportionate burden faced by vulnerable countries while ensuring inclusive development. 

He outlined key areas requiring urgent global support, including concessional financing for climate adaptation and mitigation, debt relief for vulnerable economies, technology transfer and capacity building, and investments in climate-resilient infrastructure and green industrialisation. 

Mr Seidu acknowledged the support of the Green Climate Fund in advancing Ghana’s renewable energy agenda, noting that such partnerships had already yielded tangible results. 

However, he stressed the need for increased and sustained funding to help Ghana achieve its target of generating 30 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources. 

Mr Seidu expressed optimism that strengthened partnerships and collective action would drive progress toward a more resilient and sustainable future. 

“Together, we can achieve prosperity, stability, and security in the face of planetary instability,” he said.