ACE4ES Consortium Calls for Enhanced Agriculture Sector Contribution to Ghana’s NDCs



The Agroecology and Circular Economy for Ecosystem Services (ACE4ES) Consortium, coordinated by the CSIR-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI), alongside key stakeholders from government, academia, civil society, and the private sector, highlights the critical role of agriculture in Ghana’s climate commitments. The consortium, supported by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition emphasizes urgent and targeted actions to mitigate Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs), specifically methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and black carbon, to strengthen Ghana's response under the Paris Agreement and significantly advance national sustainable development objectives.

Agriculture, accounting for approximately 25% of Ghana’s greenhouse gas emissions, notably contributes substantial amounts of methane from rice and livestock systems, nitrous oxide from fertilizer and manure use, and black carbon emissions through biomass burning practices. Addressing these SLCPs presents an exceptional opportunity to rapidly mitigate climate change, improve air quality, and enhance human health and agricultural productivity.

In line with Ghana’s ambitious climate targets, the ACE4ES Consortium proposes:

Methane Emission Reductions of 25-30% through improved livestock management, manure handling, and sustainable rice cultivation techniques such as Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) and System of Rice Intensification (SRI).

At least 25% Nitrous Oxide Emission Reductions via optimized nitrogen management, enhanced manure management practices, and adoption of integrated soil fertility management strategies, including biochar and composting.

Minimum 40% Black Carbon Emission Reductions by promoting sustainable agricultural residue management practices, eliminating open biomass burning, and fostering agroforestry and sustainable household energy alternatives.

The Consortium underscores the critical need for robust stakeholder collaboration, capacity building, improved emissions data management, and adequate financing mechanisms to successfully achieve these targets. The ACE4ES Consortium reaffirms its commitment to providing technical support, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and advocating for evidence-based policy actions to support Ghana’s agriculture sector contributions to the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

We call upon policymakers, private sector leaders, civil society organizations, research institutions, farmers, and international development partners to join us in advancing a resilient, climate-smart agricultural future for Ghana and beyond.

For further information, contact: ACE4ES Consortium Coordination Team

CSIR-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI)

Email: info@ace4es.org | asante.kwaku@gmail.com







Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Chieftaincy Crisis: Ngleshie Alata Chiefs Reject Imposed Mantse

Image
The Ngleshie Alata Traditional Council has strongly condemned the recent induction of Prince Asharku-Bruce Quaye, also known as Oblempong Wetse Kojo II, as the Ngleshie Alata Mantse. Speaking on behalf of the council, Nii Ofei III, Divisional Chief of Kokrobitey, alleged that the induction was carried out unlawfully by the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs without the knowledge or involvement of the traditional council. According to Nii Ofei III, the process of installing a chief follows clear constitutional and customary guidelines, which were blatantly disregarded in this case. He accused the registrar of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs and its president, Oboade Notse King Professor Odaifio Welentsi III, of collaborating to impose Prince Asharku-Bruce Quaye on the traditional council. “This induction was conducted in secrecy. We only became aware of it after a letter circulated about a meeting between the Greater Accra Regional Minister and the Regional House of Chief...
Read more

Royal Jamong Family Raises Alarm Over Alleged Political Interference in Bunkpurugu Chieftaincy Dispute

Image
The Royal Jamong Family of Bunkpurugu has expressed deep concern over what it describes as political interference by Vice President Dr. Mahamud Bawumia and the NPP parliamentary candidate for Bunkpurugu, Mr. Solomon N. Boar, in the ongoing chieftaincy dispute surrounding the Bunkpurugu skin. In a strongly-worded statement, the family accused the two politicians of exerting undue pressure on the National House of Chiefs, a move that they believe undermines the integrity of the chieftaincy institution. The family pointed to recent comments made by Abuba, who claimed that his uncle, Vice President Bawumia, had promised to ensure that a pending judgment in the chieftaincy case would be delayed indefinitely. This, the Royal Jamong Family warned, is a "sad development and a recipe for disaster." The family has also documented Mr. Boar's activities, including a recent trip to Accra with Abuba to meet the Vice President. This has led the family to question the motivations behind ...
Read more

Electrochem’s Ada Salt Deal in Jeopardy

Image
The 15-year mining lease agreements for Electrochem Ghana Limited, a private salt mining company to mine salt on the Ada Songhor Lagoon appears to be in jeopardy with the withdrawal of consent to the agreement by the allodia owners of the lagoon.  The latest blow to Electrochem which is owned by Daniel McKorley, Chief Executive Officer of the McDan Group of Companies is the withdrawal of consent by Nene Korley IV who is the Divisional Chief and Clan-head of the Tekperbiawe Clan of the Ada Traditional Area.  In a letter written to Mr. McKorley through his lawyers A-F Amissah & Wood Solicitors and Barristers Consultants dated 11th February 2025 and titled, “Letter of Withdrawal of Consent to Electrochem’s Dealing With the Songor Lagoon”, Nene Korley IV cited thuggery, insecurity in Ada, violation of rights of the indigenes and locals among others as the reasons for his withdrawal of consent to the company’s dealings with the Songor lagoon. The letter which was copied NENE AB...
Read more