Ghana and China have deepened climate cooperation with plans for a Ghana–China Climate Business Forum, technical exchanges, and green investment, advancing global South–South climate diplomacy.
Ghana’s Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Hon. Seidu Issifu, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Tong Defa, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, at the Chinese Embassy in Accra. The meeting, which centered on deepening bilateral cooperation in climate innovation and sustainable development, is set to catalyse a new era of strategic green collaboration between the two countries.
During the dialogue, Hon. Seidu Issifu shared Ghana’s evolving climate agenda, highlighting policy milestones and innovative frameworks aimed at mainstreaming sustainability into national development.
“Ghana is fully committed to building a resilient, low-carbon future.
“We are not only responding to the climate emergency, but we are also proactively shaping a national agenda that aligns sustainability with economic transformation.”
Hon. Seidu Issifu, Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability
The Minster introduced the newly established Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability as a central body tasked with harmonising climate efforts across ministries, sectors, and governance levels.
“Our goal is to make Ghana a model of climate leadership in West Africa.
“Through initiatives such as the Climate and Sustainability Hub and solar rooftop installations for public institutions, we are advancing practical solutions that are both scalable and inclusive.”
Hon. Seidu Issifu, Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability
Further underlining grassroots engagement, the Minister revealed plans to embed Climate and Sustainability Units in all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs), fostering decentralized climate governance and community ownership.
China Affirms Support for Ghana’s Green Path
Ambassador Tong Defa welcomed Ghana’s proactive approach, stating that China is ready to support its African partners in crafting and implementing sustainable energy transitions.
He reiterated China’s pivot from thermal energy to renewables, citing ongoing contributions from companies like Huawei in Ghana’s solar sector.
“China is committed to green development, and we are pleased to see Ghana taking bold steps in that direction.
“Our expertise in electric mobility, emissions control, and carbon trading can be shared through strong technical partnerships.”
H.E. Tong Defa, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana
The Ambassador underscored China’s success in combatting desertification, expanding electric transport, and strengthening environmental regulation—successes that could offer relevant lessons for Ghana and other developing nations.
He also confirmed China’s interest in offering technical exchange programs, including training in climate governance, digital innovation, and agricultural resilience.
In a forward-looking proposal, Hon. Issifu called for the launch of a Ghana–China Climate Business Forum to attract private sector investment and scale climate-smart projects in renewable energy, circular economy, and green infrastructure.
“We must go beyond dialogue and create platforms for action.
“A Ghana–China Climate Business Forum will help unlock climate finance, spark joint ventures, and bring together innovators from both countries.”
Hon. Seidu Issifu, Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability
Ambassador Tong expressed his support for the initiative, pledging assistance in connecting Chinese investors and enterprises to Ghana’s green economy opportunities.
Agreed Next Steps Toward Implementation
Both parties agreed on a series of actionable steps to translate the engagement into tangible progress.
The Chinese Embassy will share upcoming climate-related capacity-building programs with Ghana, ensuring early application and participation.
Ghana will also submit a comprehensive cooperation proposal, outlining joint project ideas, including solar installations, community resilience programs, and institutional capacity development.
The countries will co-develop the format, themes, and target sectors for the proposed Climate Business Forum, with the Chinese side supporting stakeholder identification and outreach.
This engagement underscores Ghana and China’s shared conviction that global challenges like climate change require integrated, cross-border solutions.
With both countries poised to scale innovation, finance, and institutional collaboration, the partnership is expected to drive regional resilience and serve as a model for South–South cooperation.
As the world races toward net-zero targets, this Ghana–China climate partnership represents a critical step toward unlocking sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development on both sides of the globe.
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