Ghana seeks increased climate finance ahead of COP31 negotiations

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What happened

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Ghana is preparing for the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31). The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology outlined priorities, including securing increased climate financing, dedicated funding for adaptation and loss and damage, and establishing a fairer carbon market.

From theheraldghana.com

Why it matters

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The country is seeking resources to address the effects of climate change, particularly in vulnerable communities. These demands relate to securing international climate finance and establishing new carbon market mechanisms to address growing threats like drought and food insecurity.

The Environmental Protection Authority is partnering with the United Nations Development Programme to drive national climate goals in Ghana, while the EPA also seeks Green Climate Fund resources for climate risk studies.

From theheraldghana.com

Who's involved

GhanaCountry preparing for COP31 and outlining climate priorities.
United Nations Development ProgrammeOrganization strengthening climate resilience efforts in Ghana.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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finance ministrySpeculative
Securing increased climate financing could impact the Finance Ministry's national budget management.
Global Environment FacilitySpeculative
The demand for increased climate financing could increase the Global Environment Facility's funding pipeline.

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The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is partnering with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to drive national climate goals in Ghana. All 1 developments

Within The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) hosts the Ghana Carbon Market Office.