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ShEquity launches submissions call for first gender-smart climate TA facility targeting Ghanaian SMEs in climate-related sectors

Aziboat3 months ago09 mins

[ad_1] ShEquity Partners (“ShEquity”), in partnership with the Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE) and Greentec Capital Africa Foundation, has officially announced the call for submission for its first gender-smart climate Technical Assistance (TA) Facility (the “Facility”). The Facility is open to all Ghanaian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the following sectors:…

Tribaverse Holds Climate Conference December 17

Aziboat3 months ago02 mins

[ad_1] Tribaverse, a grassroot environmental initiative committed to driving awareness and developing innovative climate solutions, will hold its third annual edition of the Climate Ghana Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the British Council, Accra. This year’s event, themed, “Green Generation: Empowering Youth for Climate Action,” will bring together stakeholders from various…

AMA launches Youth Climate Action Fund, calls for proposals

Aziboat2 years ago2 years ago06 mins

[ad_1] The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has officially launched the Youth Climate Action Fund programme and called for proposals. The initiative, powered by Bloomberg Philanthropies and in collaboration with United Cities and Local Governments as well as the Bloomberg Centre for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, aims to empower young individuals in cities to…

Prioritise infrastructure to strengthen Africa’s climate resilience – New report urges

Aziboat2 years ago08 mins

[ad_1] Investments in Africa’s infrastructure can enhance resilience against climate change threats, according to a recent report. Traditionally, attention has been centred on risks to infrastructure systems like transport, water, and energy in terms of climate resilience. However, a new report, entitled: “Africa Climate Solutions: Investing in Infrastructure for climate resilience across Africa,” launched on…

COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash

Aziboat2 years ago08 mins

[ad_1] The UN climate talks in Dubai could be in jeopardy after some nations reacted furiously to a draft deal on fossil fuels they call “weak”. The draft removed language included in a previous text suggesting that fossil fuels could be “phased out”. All 198 countries at the summit must agree or there is no…

Climate action: Time is now – Lands Minister to world leaders as Ghana wraps up COP28 engagement

Aziboat2 years ago06 mins

[ad_1] As Ghana concludes its participation in the 28th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor has emphasized the need for global leaders to take decisive, urgent, and crucial measures in addressing the repercussions of climate change. Addressing a team of…

Okyeame Kwame, partners spearhead climate change literacy project

Aziboat2 years ago05 mins

[ad_1] Tea Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN)in collaboration with the Okyeame Kwame (OK) Foundationand Center for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies (C3SS)University of Ghana, hosted a conversation on Art and Climate Activism as part of the Centre’s Climate Change and Sustainability Seminar Series. The Seminar, which took place on November 25, 2023, at the…

More investments needed to strengthen climate change resilience of African farmers – AGRA president

Aziboat2 years ago06 mins

[ad_1] President of AGRA Dr Agnes Kalibata says there is a need for enhanced investments in efforts to strengthen the resilience of African smallholder farmers so they can deal with the negative impact of climate change. She said small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in the agricultural value chain also deserve similar support, which she…

New Climate Finance Knowledge Hub opens up opportunities for financial institutions, SMEs

Aziboat2 years ago07 mins

[ad_1] The Ghana Microfinance Institutions Network (GHAMFIN), together with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has set up a Climate Finance Knowledge Hub (CFKH) to solicit innovative ideas needed to finance green projects in order to protect the climate. The Climate Finance Knowledge hub launch event took place in Accra under the theme “Climate…

Small businesses access training to grow a green, climate resilient economy

Aziboat2 years ago05 mins

[ad_1] Over 125 green micro, small and medium enterprises in Ashanti and Western Regions have received an enterprise development training to grow and contribute to Ghana’s green and climate-resilient economy. Country Director of SNV Ghana, Barbara White Nkoala, says investing in green start-ups will help drive sustainable development. The SNV GrEEn Incubation Programme affords beneficiaries…