Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has indicated that Ghana remains unwavering in its commitment to a sustainable energy future and green infrastructure development.

The statement was delivered on his behalf by Brenda Laeyea Adiapawn, Director of Human Resources at the Ministry, during the inaugural Climate Forward summit held at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in the Greater Accra Region on July 31, 2025.

The summit was organised by The Implementers, a nonprofit organisation, under the theme “Foundations of Climate Action: Aligning Vision, Sector, and Strategy.”

It marked the organisation’s first major climate event dedicated to accelerating climate adaptation and mitigation efforts across Africa.

Laeyea Adiapawn emphasised Ghana’s long-term plan to integrate renewable energy into its national grid to ensure sustainable power supply for the country.

“Ghana remains steadfast in its pursuit of sustainable energy and green infrastructure development.

“Through our Renewable Energy Master Plan, we aim to achieve a 10% share of modern renewable energy in the national energy mix by 2030.

“This summit is an important platform to showcase Ghana’s ongoing efforts in advancing clean energy solutions and fostering multi-sectoral innovation in collaboration with global leaders, policymakers, and technical experts,” the statement partly read.

Representing the Office of the Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability, the Ministry’s Technical Director also addressed the summit on behalf of Issifu Seidu.

He highlighted the environmental urgency facing the continent and called for bold and inclusive responses to climate threats.

“This summit provides a global platform to gather ideas and collective actions to confront climate change and its impacts, including food insecurity.

“Africa, though contributing just 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, bears a disproportionate share of the climate burden.

“From recurring floods to rising sea levels and temperature increases, the effects are visible and devastating. Ghana has not been spared,” he said.

The Climate Forward summit seeks to foster a collaborative and inclusive platform for addressing climate challenges.

Key areas of focus include the transition of extractive industries to climate-aligned practices, promotion of climate-smart agriculture to protect food systems, and deployment of innovations across energy, infrastructure, and policy sectors.

Speaking to the media, Blessing Okam, Communication and Engagement Manager at The Implementers, underscored the importance of unity and collaboration in confronting Africa’s growing climate vulnerabilities.

“Africa is currently facing mounting climate challenges that are threatening food production, water security, infrastructure, and public health. No one is unaffected. Yet, many silos continue to operate in silence.

“This summit aims to end that silence by creating a space for solidarity, experience sharing, and collaborative solutions,” she added.

The summit concluded with a strong call to action: increase investments in green technologies, strengthen cross-sector collaboration, and maintain sustained political will to implement Africa-centric climate strategies.