A delegation from the Parliament of Ghana is participating in the 2026 ChangeNOW Summit in Paris, France, where stakeholders are engaging international partners on climate solutions and sustainable development.
The seven-member delegation is attending the 9th edition of the annual summit, which opened on March 30, 2026, and is widely regarded as one of the world’s largest gatherings focused on accelerating environmental and social solutions.
Chairman of the Environment, Science and Technology Committee, Yaw Addo Frimpong, is leading the parliamentary delegation to the three-day summit.
Other members of the delegation include the Ranking Member on the committee, Prof Hamza Adam; Deputy Clerk in-charge of Legislative Management Services, Camillo Pwamang, Director of Media Relations, David Sebastian Damoah; Deputy Director for Parliamentary Relations and Diplomacy, Faustina Opokua Ayim; and senior members of the Parliamentary Press Corps, Kofi Don Agor and Christian Kpesese.
The parliamentary participation was initiated by Climate Communications and Local Governance- Africa (CCLG-Africa), a climate change focused civil society organisation, led by its President, Kofi Don Agor, the lead advocate on Climate Change in Parliament and the Programs Director of the group, Christian Kpesese as part of efforts to strengthen parliamentary engagement in global climate governance and policy dialogue.
The summit has brought together policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, civil society actors and scientists from around the world to showcase practical solutions to the climate crisis while advancing sustainable development.
This year’s programme places strong emphasis on climate resilience, energy transition, biodiversity protection and the transformation of economic systems to align with global climate goals. Delegates are taking part in high-level discussions, thematic forums, exhibitions of climate innovations and collaborative workshops aimed at scaling real-world solutions.
Sessions are exploring areas such as renewable energy expansion, climate finance, nature-based solutions, sustainable cities, circular economy initiatives and the protection of oceans and forests. Discussions are also examining how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and data-driven systems, can support climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.
The summit is featuring prominent voices in global climate action, including Christiana Figueres, Kate Raworth, Johan Rockström, Elizabeth Wathuti and Albert II, Prince of Monaco, with speakers and innovators presenting initiatives designed to cut emissions, restore ecosystems and support communities already facing the impacts of climate change.
The event also provides an opportunity for Ghana’s lawmakers to share West African perspectives on climate challenges, including coastal erosion, flooding, deforestation and the need for stronger local governance systems to address environmental threats.
Observers say collaboration between Parliament and civil society organisations such as CCLG-Africa is helping to strengthen climate communication and policy engagement both nationally and internationally.
Beyond discussions, the summit is also serving as a hub for partnerships that can accelerate climate solutions, with innovators and start-ups showcasing technologies aimed at decarbonising industries, improving food systems and supporting climate-resilient communities.
With thousands of participants from governments, development institutions, businesses and advocacy groups, the gathering offers an opportunity to build alliances that could shape global climate action in the years ahead.
For the Ghanaian delegation, the summit represents not only a learning platform but also a chance to deepen international cooperation and highlight the country’s commitment to sustainable development and climate-responsive governance.
By: Christian Kpesese
