The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ghana has trained its area officers on climate change to enhance their ability to support local authorities in integrating climate change into planning processes.
The one-day training, held at Sogakope in the South Tongu district of the Volta Region, aimed to equip officers with the essential knowledge and skills to lead the climate change agenda effectively.
Nana Dr Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, Director of the Climate Change Department at the EPA, emphasized the importance of addressing climate change, noting that three greenhouse gases—carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide—account for nearly 99% of all emissions.
He also highlighted the impact of climate change on vulnerable economic sectors such as health, energy, and agriculture.
Madam Stella Okoh, Deputy Director at the EPA, underscored the need for a more inclusive approach that integrates gender perspectives into policies, programmes, and activities.
She encouraged participants to engage stakeholders from diverse gender backgrounds, incorporate gender-sensitive indicators, and examine gender roles within the climate change context.
Mr Derrick Logo, Area Director of the EPA in the South Tongu district, urged officers to intensify their efforts in enforcing the agency’s objectives, particularly regarding climate change.
He emphasized the importance of regulating and promoting environmental education on climate change while encouraging residents to comply with the relevant regulations.
Mr Logo also urged officers to work closely with local communities, raise awareness about the impacts of climate change, and encourage sustainable practices.
He reiterated the Agency’s commitment to enhancing environmental protection and engaging the public regularly to strengthen its core objectives.
Mr Logo commended Dr Antwi-Boasiako Amoah and Madam Stella Okoh for their efforts and assured them that the participants would implement similar initiatives within their operational areas.
The training included practical exercises, where participants engaged in hands-on work focusing on climate change and gender inclusivity.
This provided them with valuable experience in developing climate change projects that integrate gender considerations.
Participants expressed their appreciation to the facilitators, stating that the training would significantly improve their work in the district and beyond.
The training was part of the EPA’s broader efforts to build the capacity of its staff and stakeholders in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development.
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