Students in Ghana have been urged to take an active role in tackling climate change through education, partnerships, and practical action.
The call was made at the launch of the Ghana Green Scholars Programme in Accra, an initiative aimed at empowering young people to contribute to climate action and environmental sustainability.
The programme, organised by the Pan African Centre for Climate Policy (PACCP) in collaboration with Drasi Africa, brought together students from St Thomas Aquinas Senior High School and Presbyterian Senior High School–La, alongside key stakeholders, to discuss solutions to environmental challenges.
The Country Director of Drasi Africa, Deborah Nissi Diafo, said the initiative seeks to build a network of young leaders committed to climate action. She noted that climate change remains one of the most pressing environmental issues globally, affecting vulnerable communities, particularly the youth.
Deputy Mining Director at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Patrick Essien, emphasised the need to equip young people with the knowledge and skills to address environmental issues. He explained that sustainability efforts must go beyond institutions and involve young people who will shape the future.
Also speaking at the event, a representative of PACCP, Rev. Dr. Kwame Frimpong, highlighted the importance of partnerships in tackling climate change. He said collaboration between institutions in Ghana and countries such as Canada would help build resilience strategies and promote policy dialogue.
Rev. Dr. Frimpong added that the initiative would create awareness and provide a platform for collective action among students.
He emphasised the importance of engaging youth in environmental education and climate discussions. He said such platforms encourage students to take advantage of opportunities to contribute meaningfully to environmental protection.
The programme will include a series of dialogues over the coming months, focusing on climate change and biodiversity laws. Participants were encouraged to work together to build partnerships and drive sustainable solutions.
Students present expressed gratitude for the opportunity to participate in programmes like this, saying they had learned how their day-to-day activities affect the environment and pledging to do better to curb climate change.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Source: www.myjoyonline.com