On the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, Energy minister participated in an IEA and IRENA-supported high-level dialogue, that focused on fast tracking renewable growth and clean energy access ahead of COP 28 later this year in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Under the auspices of the UAE Presidency, these discussions are aimed at setting the tone for a dispassionate conversation, seeking solutions to enable African countries to catalyze and enhance energy, climate and development action.
Among others, the minister made the point that Ghana requires investment and the necessary infrastructure that will fully help us increase, for example, clean cooking access by the Ghanaian population which currently stands at 63%.
Overall, he emphasized that, Ghana is working to reducing carbon emissions across the energy value chain, pursuant to the dictates of our national energy transition framework.
“Ghana, I have no doubt, will continue to improve upon its carbon footprints whilst ensuring the needed socio-economic growth and we will continue to stay true to this narrative ahead of the crucial gathering of stakeholders in November” the minister stressed.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
