Achieving the clamate change adaptation requires Political and National Leadership

Achieving the clamate change adaptation requires Political and National Leadership
Achieving the clamate change adaptation requires consistent political will from government and other state actors. It is government’s primary responsibility to put in place mitigation measures to stem the raging effects of climatic changes.
Ghana has not done so much on climate change and the imapct is beein felt currently. The rainfall patterns have currently reduced by 20 per cent. Been a developing country, it is imperative for government and other stakeholders to act now to reverse the trend.
Government as a matter of urgency should begin mass awareness creation by engaging citizens and other relevant stakeholders to mitigate its impact. Ghana also need to develop an adaptation measure to safeguard her citizens especially the poor.
“By 2020, between 75 million and 250 million people are projected to be exposed to increased water stress due to climate change. If coupled with increased demand, this will adversely affect livelihoods and exacerbate water-related problems.”
“Agricultural production, including access to food, in many African countries and regions is
projected to be severely compromised by climate variability and change. The area suitable for agriculture, the length of growing seasons and yield potential, particularly along the margins of semi-arid and arid areas, are expected to decrease. This would further adversely affect food security and exacerbate malnutrition in the continent. In some countries, yields from rain-fed agriculture could be reduced by up to 50% by 2020.”“Local food supplies are projected to be negatively affected by decreasing fisheries resources in large lakes due to rising water temperatures, which may be exacerbated by continued over-fishing.”
“Towards the end of the 21st century, projected sea-level rise will affect low-lying coastal
areas with large populations. The cost of adaptation could amount to at least 5-10% of
Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Mangroves and coral reefs are projected to be further
degraded, with additional consequences for fisheries and tourism.”

We the Youth must investment in clamate change adaptation


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"when the voice of the people become so loud the government has no alternative but to listen" Martin Luther King Jnr.