The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action (AC4NCA) has presented the communique from the outcome of a continental climate dialogue to the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Issifu Seidu.
The document, known as the Accra Compact, emerged from the Africa Climate Dialogue 2025 convened by AC4NCA, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to climate change advocacy.
The presentation of the document forms part of efforts by the advocacy organisation to strengthen national coordination and partnerships on climate action and sustainability.
Moving climate conversations forward
The Chairperson of the Board of AC4NCA, Dr Joyce Rosalind Aryee, led a delegation to meet with the Minister of State to discuss the outcome of the dialogue and also to explore ways of more collaboration on climate change.
Briefing Mr Seidu on the outcome of the dialogue, Dr Aryee said deliberations at the inaugural Africa Climate Dialogue set out shared priorities, policy recommendations and collective commitments on climate action, nature-based solutions and sustainable development. It also drew on contributions from policymakers, civil society, academia, youth groups and development partners across Africa.
She said the Accra Compact was intended to move climate conversations beyond dialogue into action, and it was expected to serve as a reference document for policymakers and stakeholders, helping to align non-state action with national climate priorities and frameworks.
“The Accra Compact reflects a collective voice on climate action and nature-based solutions, and we are presenting it to the government as a practical tool to support policy, implementation and accountability,” she said.
Dr Aryee also used the occasion to, on behalf of the organisation, express appreciation to the minister for his participation as Guest of Honour at the Africa Climate Dialogue 2025, noting that his engagement had strengthened the legitimacy and national relevance of the process.
Ghana’s climate response
Mr Seidu welcomed the initiative and described the Africa Climate Dialogue as a timely platform for shaping Ghana’s climate response.
He stressed that climate issues were fundamental to life and, when not properly addressed, could lead to challenges, thus the need for deepened public education, community engagement and advocacy resulting in tangible policy to influence actions.
“Climate change is fundamentally a behavioural challenge, and for policies to be meaningful and impactful, it is important to have more community engagement, public education and advocacy that results in policy becoming action,” Mr Seidu stated.
The minister also noted that the Compact’s emphasis on inclusive dialogue and nature-based solutions aligned with the ministry’s mandate to coordinate national efforts on climate mitigation and sustainability.
“The ministry is ready to work with credible institutions such as AC4NCA to ensure that these ideas are integrated into our national priorities,” he added.
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