By Edward Dankwah, GNA
Accra, Nov. 9, GNA – Ghana has launched its National Pavilion at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye, to showcase its climate initiatives, strengthen international partnerships and attract investment towards sustainable development.
A statement issued to the Ghana News Agency said the pavilion was officially inaugurated by Mr Seidu Issifu, the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, as part of efforts to enhance Ghana’s visibility and participation in global climate discussions.
Operating under the theme: “People, Places, Solutions,” the statement said the pavilion was expected to serve as a platform for presenting Ghana’s climate priorities, facilitating high-level policy discussions, strengthening partnerships and promoting innovative solutions to climate challenges.
It added that it would also provide opportunities for government institutions, development partners, private-sector actors, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge, share experiences and explore practical approaches to building climate resilience.
“Through the platform, Ghana seeks to deepen international collaboration, mobilise climate finance, promote technology transfer and attract investments to support its green transition,” it stressed.
The statement said the launch also reflected the government’s commitment to positioning climate action as a key driver of economic transformation and national development, while advancing climate-resilient development and sustainable investments.
It said the pavilion was expected to host engagements throughout the conference, providing a space for stakeholders to discuss Ghana’s climate priorities and explore partnerships that could translate global climate commitments into tangible benefits for communities.
Ghana’s participation at COP31 underscored its determination to remain an active voice in international climate negotiations and advocate for climate justice, resilience and sustainable development.
GNA
Edited by Linda Asante Agyei