Review of current and planned adaptation action in Ghana

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IDL-55865.pdf (853.52 KB)

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2016

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Collaborative Adaptation Research Initiative in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA

Abstract

In Ghana, the impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels and temperatures, and increasing rainfall variability, challenge the country’s efforts to realize its vision of inclusion and prosperity. The northern part of the country in particular, will require concerted adaptation efforts to reduce poverty and build resilience. The Government of Ghana has made efforts to recognize climate change as a risk in sectoral policies on water, agriculture, and energy; however, these policy documents contain few concrete actions. Key priorities include the development of the evidence base for adaptation through effective monitoring and evaluation, and strengthening capacity for civil society networks and subnational actors.

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Includes abstract in French

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CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION, AFRICA, GHANA, WEST AFRICA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/55865

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Research Results (CARIAA) / Résultats de recherches (IRCAAA)