Ghana’s Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science, and Technology is set to push for a dedicated revenue source to tackle the country’s sanitation challenges, ultimately supporting efforts aimed at improving climate challenges in Ghana.
The Committee’s chairman, Yaw Frimpong Addo, emphasized the need for a consistent funding stream, saying, “There must be a consistent, dedicated fund that will empower the private sector to support climate mitigating initiatives.”
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We are prepared to champion this cause, so we get enough funding for private sector initiatives,” Addo stated in an interview at COP30 in Belem, Brazil. He noted that the laws are in place, but a dedicated revenue mobilization source is lacking.
The committee’s efforts aim to address Ghana’s pressing sanitation issues, including open defecation and inadequate waste management infrastructure. Addo expressed willingness to champion the cause, saying, “Sure, it has always been my dream, because we are not doing enough.”
Addo highlighted the importance of Ghana’s participation in COP30, stating that the country must be prepared for any eventuality as a result of climate change. He emphasized the need for private sector involvement, citing the example of the Jospong Group of Companies, which has led the way in sanitation and environmental initiatives.
The dedicated fund is expected to provide a sustainable solution to Ghana’s sanitation challenges, enabling the private sector to contribute effectively to the country’s development. Ghana has made significant strides in combating climate change, with the passage of legislation and development of new National Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Ghana has come a long way in passage of legislation, which I am, we played a central role in the passage of legislation to the implementation of the development of new national determined contributions, that is the NDCs,” Addo said in an interview.
The country is focusing on agriculture, with efforts to provide accurate weather forecasts to support farmers.
