By Buertey Francis BORYOR
The German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull, has emphasized the importance of continuing to prioritize climate change, regardless of who wins the upcoming December 2024 elections.
Speaking at the Climate Talks event in Accra, Tuesday November 20, 2024, Mr. Krull stated that the country’s next government should be a strong advocate for its citizens, particularly the youth, on climate change issues.
“The political landscape for shaping policies to counter the effects of climate change is dramatically changing, and it is important that countries work together to find solutions to these challenging questions. Whoever forms the new administration will need to have a strong voice for the needs of the people in Ghana when it comes to coping with the challenges of climate change,” he elaborated.
The climate Talks event aimed at fostering a dialogue on climate change and how to empower all stakeholders to combat it.
It was organised by the German Embassy in Accra, in collaboration with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), and Electro Recycling Limited, Ghana.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Electro Recycling Company, Nana Yaw Konadu, emphasised that despite Africa’s minimal contribution to the global effects of climate change, the country must still play its role in mitigation efforts.
According to him the country will inevitably contribute more to the climate crisis as it industrialises, stressing the importance of addressing the issue while the nation is still in the early stages of growth.
“We have not industrialised yet. The moment our economy grows, and we start producing, we will make the same mistakes that other nations have made. It is very important for us to understand this because I believe Africa will soon begin to industrialise,” he said.
Also, he cautioned, that if the right measures are not implemented, Africa could end up contributing more to climate change and its negative impact on the world.
Furthermore, he emphasised the importance of educating the public, especially the younger generation, on how climate change works, to prevent them from making mistakes that could exacerbate the situation.
