The Lead for the Jospong Green Transition Office, Glenn Kwabena Gyimah, has called for the establishment of a dedicated climate resilience and infrastructure facility to address Ghana’s recurring flooding challenges, waste management issues and urban environmental risks.
Speaking in an interview with Happyghana.com at the Environmental Sustainability Summit 2026 held in Accra under the theme “Inspired by Nature for Climate, For Our Future,” Mr. Gyimah expressed concern over the devastating impact of flooding across the Greater Accra Region and other parts of the country.
He noted that recent flood incidents have resulted in the loss of lives and destruction of properties, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated interventions to prevent future disasters.
Mr. Gyimah attributed the worsening flood situation to poor waste management practices, inappropriate siting of infrastructure, obstruction of waterways and the conversion of wetlands into residential and commercial developments.
He explained that discussions at the summit focused on identifying practical solutions to strengthen Ghana’s resilience against climate-related disasters and environmental challenges.
A key recommendation emerging from the deliberations, he said, is the creation of a Climate Resilience and Climate Infrastructure Facility that would serve as a dedicated funding mechanism for addressing flooding, waste management, recycling, composting and broader urban resilience initiatives.
Mr. Gyimah indicated that if championed by the government in collaboration with key stakeholders, the proposed facility could mobilise at least $500 million within a year to finance climate adaptation and environmental sustainability projects.
He stressed that the fund would provide a reliable source of financing for interventions aimed at mitigating flood risks and improving environmental management across the country.
The Jospong Green Transition Office Lead urged the government to treat the proposal as a matter of urgency, arguing that the country’s fiscal constraints make it necessary to establish alternative and dedicated sources of funding for climate resilience projects.
He maintained that timely investments in preventive measures would help avert future disasters and reduce the economic and social costs associated with flooding and environmental degradation.
Mr. Gyimah expressed optimism that the recommendations from the summit would contribute to shaping policies and investments that strengthen Ghana’s preparedness for the growing impacts of climate change.
