
Accra, 24th October, 2023- The National Youth Authority (NYA) has officially launched the National Youth Action Group on Climate Change (NYAGCC). This momentous event took place at the Ministry of Information Press Center.
The NYAGCC is an effective platform that unites and empowers youth-led organizations in climate action with the aim of harmonizing their activities and fostering partnerships to achieve meaningful impact in Ghana. Through collaborative efforts, knowledge sharing, and strategic initiatives, the youth are engaged in shaping policies, driving innovations, and implementing actions that contribute to a more sustainable future.
The Centre for Green Growth is pleased to announce our Project Officer, Ms. Melissa Forson, as our representative on the National Youth Action Group on Climate Change.
Other members of the group comprise of representatives from the National Council of Persons with Disability (PWD), the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), UN Systems, Private Practitioners and State Ministries, Departments and Agencies such as NYA, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Forestry Commission, Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ministry of Gender and Social Protection.
We look forward to fostering collaborations and partnerships with member organizations, sharing knowledge about our activities in climate adaptation, and contributing to the group’s overall goal of championing climate action in Ghana.