Ghana-China Climate Summit Pushes Green Transition
By Shine Esi Kwawukumey Ghana’s vulnerability to climate change is deepening, from destructive floods to erratic rainfall patterns that threaten food security. Accra played host to a landmark dialogue on climate action on September 16, 2025, as policymakers, financiers, academics, and youth gathered at the AfCFTA Secretariat for the Ghana-China Climate Summit 2025. The event, organized by the Africa-China Centre for Policy & Advisory with support from the African Climate Foundation and Sino Africa, focused on strengthening partnerships for climate finance and resilience in Ghana. Speakers emphasized that addressing these threats requires not only global cooperation but also strong domestic responsibility. Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Tong Defa, reaffirmed Beijing’s pledge to support Africa’s green transition through climate finance and technology transfer. “China has established two major funds to support climate action the South-South Cooperation Fund for Cli...