VICE PRESIDENT, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Selwin Hart, Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General on Climate Action and Just Transition, during her visit to Addis Ababa.
The meeting focused on advancing Ghana’s climate agenda and exploring collaborative efforts to ensure a fair and inclusive energy transition.
Mr. Hart, who also serves as the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Climate Action, has been instrumental in promoting global initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and supporting developing countries in their climate adaptation efforts.
His recent engagements have included strategic missions to countries like South Africa, where he emphasized the importance of international cooperation in addressing climate change and supporting just energy transitions.
During the meeting, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang and Mr. Hart discussed Ghana’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and the country’s ongoing efforts to implement its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
They also explored opportunities for technical and financial support from the UN to boost Ghana’s climate resilience and sustainable development initiatives.
The Vice President highlighted Ghana’s recent policies aimed at promoting renewable energy, enhancing climate-smart agriculture, and protecting biodiversity.
She stressed on the need for equitable access to climate finance to ensure that vulnerable communities are not left behind in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Mr. Hart commended Ghana’s proactive approach to climate action and reaffirmed the UN’s support in facilitating partnerships and mobilizing resources to achieve the country’s climate goals. He noted that Ghana’s leadership in climate initiatives serves as a model for other nations in the region.
The meeting ended with both parties expressing a shared commitment to strengthening collaboration between Ghana and the UN on climate action, with a focus on achieving a just and inclusive transition that benefits all segments of society.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
