This policy brief, titled “Integrating Climate Change for the Successful Implementation of the Accra Initiative”, explores the urgent need to link climate change considerations with regional
Climate change will transform Accra through flooding, heat stress, housing pressure, and economic disruption. Here''s how the capital must adapt.
Through strong local leadership and technical collaboration, we are working to ensure that climate action planning in Accra places migrants and at
As a climate change advocate, I am not writing this to point fingers at government alone. I am writing this because I am genuinely worried.
The climatic conditions have resulted in an increase in the frequency and magnitude of weather and climate extremes, with floods, rainstorms and heatwaves in the Accra city region.
Kuala Lumpur''s Journey from Flood Crisis to Flood Resilience Before the construction of the SMART Tunnel, Kuala Lumpur faced flooding challenges remarkably similar to those confronting
According to the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), June is expected to be one of the wettest months of the year, with predominantly wet conditions forecast for the coastal belt. Long-term
And while climate change and poor drainage layouts are often blamed, I believe the real culprit is far more immediate-and far more avoidable.
NADMO has a list of Greater Accra''s flood-prone districts during the escalating rainy season warnings Climate change and urbanisation contribute to increased flooding risks across Ghana''s key
Explore story maps featuring community case studies on climate change in Ghana, covering issues such as coastal erosion, mangrove depletion, prolonged dry
We are fighting both climate change and human negligence,” Allotey told bne IntelliNews. Climate change at work Experts say climate change is exacerbating
Accra, Ghana - Climate and weather forecast by month. Detailed climate information with charts - average monthly weather with temperature,
Ghana''s vulnerability to the effects of climate change such as erratic rainfall, rising temperatures, and extreme weather events (floods and drought) highlights the urgent need for climate monitoring. This
We improve people''s lives and the health of our planet through cross-disciplinary scientific research at the intersection of nutrition, environment, and agriculture
The study examines how climate variability affects labor productivity across municipalities in Accra.
By Murtala Issah Team Europe has embarked on an 800-kilometre bicycle journey from Tamale to Accra in a bold move to raise awareness about climate change and environmental
Recognizing the urgent need to address climate change, the city launched a pioneering effort to mainstream climate action into its governance. A Climate Change Steering Committee was
Accra''s ambitious plan sets out how the city will take action to help to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C above the average pre-industrial temperature, and to protect its people and systems from the
Climate change isn''t just about the weather - it''s about our livelihoods, our security, and our collective future. TV3 Ghana, in partnership with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Accra, is
While heavy rainfall triggers flooding, the severity of Accra''s floods is largely human induced. Urban researchers and engineers point to decades of poor land use planning, weak
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued a weather update forecasting more rain in the southern parts of Ghana, among others. The update was shared on X.
In contrast to the foregoing views on the role of climate variability/change in the causes of flood hazards some institutional participants
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has identified West African coastal cities — Accra among them — as among the most vulnerable urban areas in the world to the combined
Climate change is not just an environmental issue - it is a security issue. From rising temperatures to erratic rainfall and prolonged dry seasons, climate impacts are affectin | German
The findings advocate for the integration of localized climate adaptation measures into urban planning frameworks to mitigate the adverse effects of extreme heat in fast-growing cities like
Accra Metropolitan Assembly shared a new list of flood-prone areas amid heightened flooding risks National Disaster Management Organisation warns of increasing flood frequency due
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