Climate Communications and Local Governance–Africa (CCLG-Africa) has facilitated the participation of a delegation from the Parliament of Ghana at the just-ended ChangeNOW Summit 2026 in Paris, as part of efforts to deepen parliamentary engagement in global climate governance and policy dialogue.
The delegation comprised Members of Parliament, officials from the Office of the Clerk to Parliament, Media Relations, Parliamentary Relations and Diplomacy, as well as the Parliamentary Press Corps.
Chairman of Parliament’s Environment, Science and Technology Committee, Yaw Addo Frimpong, led the delegation, which included Ranking Member Professor 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 members of the Parliamentary Press Corps, including Kofi Don Agor and Christian Kpesese.
CCLG-Africa noted that the initiative forms part of its broader mission to strengthen climate communication, enhance local governance responses to environmental challenges, and foster collaboration between policymakers and civil society across the continent.
The summit brought together policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, civil society actors and scientists from around the world to showcase solutions aimed at addressing the climate crisis while advancing sustainable development.
This year’s programme placed strong emphasis on climate resilience, energy transition, biodiversity protection and the transformation of economic systems to align with global climate goals. Delegates engaged in high-level discussions, thematic forums, exhibitions of climate innovations and collaborative workshops designed to scale practical, real-world solutions.
Sessions explored areas such as renewable energy expansion, climate finance, nature-based solutions, sustainable cities, circular economy initiatives, and the protection of oceans and forests.
The event also featured leading voices in global climate action, including Christiana Figueres, Kate Raworth, Johan Rockström, Elizabeth Wathuti and Albert II, Prince of Monaco, who shared initiatives focused on reducing emissions, restoring ecosystems and supporting climate-affected communities.
For CCLG-Africa, Ghana’s participation marked a significant step toward strengthening the role of legislators in shaping climate-responsive policies and effective oversight mechanisms.
The engagement also created opportunities for dialogue with international partners on climate financing, policy innovation and collaborative initiatives to support Ghana’s environmental sustainability agenda.
It further provided a platform for Ghana’s delegation to highlight West Africa’s pressing environmental challenges, including coastal erosion, flooding, deforestation and the need for stronger local governance systems to address climate impacts.
Beyond policy discussions, the summit served as a hub for partnerships to accelerate climate solutions, with innovators and start-ups showcasing technologies aimed at decarbonising industries, improving food systems and building climate-resilient communities.
With thousands of participants from governments, development institutions, businesses and advocacy groups, the summit offered a strategic platform for forging alliances that could shape global climate action in the years ahead, while underscoring Ghana’s commitment to sustainable development and climate-responsive governance.
By: Christian Kpesese
