Source: News Desk
The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, on Tuesday, 5th August 2025 received a high-level delegation from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), led by Catherine Candice Koffman, Director for the Africa Region.
The meeting, held at the Jubilee House, underscored Ghana’s strong political commitment to advancing climate action and deepening strategic partnerships in climate finance.
Joining President Mahama for this engagement were the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Hon. Seidu Issifu, and Hon. Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Presidential Advisor and team members from the Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainabilit.
Recognizing Ghana’s Climate Leadership
In her remarks, Ms. Koffman commended President Mahama’s exemplary leadership in the global climate space, demonstrated through decisive institutional reforms such as the establishment of the Office of the Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability and the creation of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
She emphasized that such bold actions reflect the highest level of political will, positioning Ghana as a leader in climate governance and green development in Africa.
Key Engagement Areas
The discussions focused on strengthening Ghana–GCF cooperation in three critical areas:
1. Support for National Accreditation
o President Mahama reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to expanding national access to GCF resources.
o He called for expedited accreditation of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) and requested GCF’s technical support for the National Investment Bank (NIB) as a candidate for future accreditation.
2. Proposal to Host a GCF Regional Office
o Ghana expressed its readiness to host a GCF Regional Office to serve West Africa and beyond.
o The President highlighted Ghana’s political stability, strategic location, and demonstrated leadership in climate finance and governance as strong enablers for hosting the office.
3. Financing the Climate Change Dimension of Government Flagship Policies
o The Big Push Policy: Presented the climate-smart aspects of Ghana’s infrastructure and industrialization agenda, seeking GCF’s support in implementing its sustainable components.
o 24-Hour Economy Policy: Called for GCF support in advancing green infrastructure, sustainable energy access, and efficiency measures integral to the policy.
GCF’s Positive Outlook for Collaboration
The GCF leadership welcomed Ghana’s proposals and expressed a positive outlook toward deepening engagement to support the President’s climate and development vision.
The Fund affirmed its commitment to working with Ghana to mobilize resources and technical support that will drive transformative climate action.
About the Green Climate Fund
The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest dedicated climate finance mechanism, established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to assist developing countries in addressing climate change. It provides funding for both mitigation and adaptation projects through accredited entities, with a mandate to promote climate-resilient, low-emission development pathways.
Conclusion
The meeting reaffirmed Ghana’s position as a climate leader in Africa and marked a significant step in building robust partnerships to finance the country’s green transition. With GCF’s support, Ghana is poised to accelerate its national and regional climate ambitions while contributing to the global fight against climate change.
Cedric Dzelu
Technical Director
Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
