(Based on IMANI Africa & ACEP’s Green Business Ecosystem Report)
- EPA Must Operationalise Climate Action
The Environmental Protection Authority should pass a new regulation under the EPA Act to create a clear, unified framework for managing climate change policies across sectors. - Ghana Needs a Standalone Climate Change Law
A dedicated climate law, linked to a long-term decarbonisation strategy, is essential to separate climate governance from general environmental regulation and ensure government accountability. - Fiscal Incentives Must Be Made Accessible
The Climate Finance Division must develop a streamlined operational framework that identifies all existing green investment incentives and shows businesses how to access them. - Businesses Must Build Bankable Project Pipelines
Green businesses should take advantage of grant funding from the Green Climate Fund and global incubator programmes to improve their project development and investment-readiness. - Green Skills Gap Must Be Addressed Through Education Reform
MESTI, MoE, MELR, and GTEC must work with tertiary institutions to conduct a national green skills gap analysis and update curricula accordingly. - Leverage GCF Funding for Skills Training
Academic institutions should collaborate with the Ministry of Finance to access Green Climate Fund resources for green skills capacity building. - Development Partners Can Help Bridge Capacity Gaps
Universities and training centres should also pursue grant opportunities from international development partners focused on workforce development in the green economy. - CSOs Must Demand Climate Accountability
Civil society organisations should actively use provisions in the new EPA Act to push for greater participation in climate-related policymaking and oversight. - Upcoming EPA Regulations Must Include Consultation Guidelines
CSOs must ensure that future EPA regulations establish clear and enforceable rules for stakeholder consultation and public engagement. - New Public Offices Must Be Engaged by CSOs
Institutions like the Citizens’ Bureau and the Office of the Minister of State on Climate Change should be used strategically by CSOs to advocate for stronger inclusion in climate governance.
So what?
Ghana has the ambition, but scaling green enterprises will require more than good intentions. A clear legal framework, targeted fiscal support, and strategic capacity building are essential to transform climate goals into real business opportunities. With the right reforms, green growth can move from possibility to reality.
