Tema: Mr. Robert T K Amiteye, Convener of the AbibiNsroma Foundation, has called on Ghanaians to engage meaningfully in the country's energy transition efforts, taking into account the specific realities and context of Ghana. He stressed the importance of environmental self-awareness and economic considerations, warning against rushing into an energy model that may not serve the nation's best interests.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Amiteye made these remarks during a one-day seminar organized by the AbibiNsroma Foundation in Tema as part of the World Environmental Day celebrations. The seminar saw participation from 38 representatives of women's groups, including professionals such as lawyers and local legislators, as well as various community stakeholders like firewood sellers, charcoal sellers, and fishmongers.
During the seminar, Mr. Amiteye educated attendees on Ghana's Energy Transition and Investment Plan, which aims to achieve net-zero energy-related carbon emissions by 2060. This ambitious $550 billion plan seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions a decade earlier than the initial target of 2070 and to create approximately 400,000 new jobs by 2060 through the deployment of clean energy solutions across several key sectors.
The plan emphasizes the use of decarbonization technologies and increasing the share of renewable energy in the national energy mix, including the adoption of Low-Carbon Hydrogen and electric vehicles. Mr. Amiteye highlighted this initiative as a significant step toward sustainable development and a potential model for other African nations.
Nana Ogyedom Ama Tsetsewa I, a traditional leader and chairperson of the event, echoed the importance of incorporating local initiatives and traditional knowledge in addressing environmental challenges. She emphasized that traditional practices related to farming, health, and resource management have scientific validity and should be integrated into the energy transition strategy.
The seminar took place in the context of World Environmental Day, which is celebrated annually on June 5th. This year's theme, "Beat the Plastic Pollution," draws attention to the critical need to combat the growing plastic crisis affecting ecosystems, wildlife, and human health.
