Anloga: Madam Sandra Seyram Kpedor, the Anloga District Chief Executive (DCE) in the Volta Region, has been briefed on special programmes being rolled out in the district to support coastal communities affected by rising sea levels. Dr. Isaac Nunoo, Programme Coordinator for the Sustainable Cocoa Initiative under the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), and Mr. Clemence Sefenu Kugbe, a representative of the Development Institute, together, briefed the DCE on the specifically designed initiative during a courtesy call in Anloga.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Nunoo explained that under the programme, technical support would be provided to farmers in the district. This includes introducing solar-powered irrigation projects and restoring mangroves in the affected coastal areas. 'The initiative seeks to enhance the resilience of coastal communities to the impacts of climate change, it will also help save the land from the devastating sea waves,' he stated.
He further detailed that farmers would receive technical support, including training on climate-resilient farming practices, soil management, and crop diversification to improve their agricultural practices and productivity. The introduction of solar-powered irrigation projects is anticipated to offer farmers access to reliable and sustainable irrigation systems, thus improving crop yields and enhancing food security in the district and beyond.
The programme will also focus on restoring mangroves in the affected coastal areas. Mangroves play a crucial role in protecting coastal communities from the impacts of climate change, including storm surges and erosion.
Mr. Kugbe emphasized that the FAO and the Development Institute would continue to work closely with the Anloga district assembly to implement other productive programmes that would benefit individuals and households. He highlighted that the success of the programme would depend on effective collaboration and coordination among stakeholders, as well as the active participation of farmers and communities in the district. He urged the public to support the upcoming initiative.
Madam Kpedor expressed excitement over the visit and assured Dr. Nunoo and Mr. Kugbe of her open-door policy, pledging full support for the programme. She committed to collaborating with the FAO and the Development Institute to ensure smooth and successful implementation of the programme to benefit residents in Anloga district and beyond.
She noted that the visit highlighted the importance of collaboration between government agencies, international organisations, and local stakeholders in addressing the impacts of climate change, especially on farmers and communities in the Anloga district and beyond. She expressed hope that the initiative would significantly impact the district, particularly in improving agricultural productivity, enhancing food security, and promoting sustainable livelihoods and mangrove restoration. This would also contribute greatly to the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
