The Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, says businesses must exploit green innovations to improve and protect Ghana’s environment, and also that entrepreneurial initiatives must align with green innovation and circular economic opportunities.
He said the green innovation and circular economies presented enormous opportunities that must be harnessed and seized by Ghanaian entrepreneurs to create jobs for the teeming unemployed youth for economic development.
He advised Ghanaian entrepreneurs to embrace sustainable practices, integrate indigenous technology, and develop solutions that not only prioritize profitability but also protect the environment for future generations.
He said businesses need to collaborate with the relevant stakeholders to achieve green innovation, emphasizing that collaboration between businesses and state agencies is key to unlocking Ghana’s green economic potential.
The Ga Mantse also pointed out the impact of illegal mining popularly known as “galamsey” noting that Ghana could be on the brink of water crises and long drought if the situation was not addressed.
However, businesses are at the crossroads facing rapid changes and environmental challenges thus a green economy is no longer a distant goal but an urgent imperative. Businesses must view challenges presented by the green economy as opportunities to innovate and adapt and drive the green transformation Ghana urgently needs.
