By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Ghana’s Ministry of
Environment, Science and Technology has convened a national Pre-COP31 meeting
with key institutions and development partners, including the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) Ghana, to strengthen coordination and align the country’s
climate priorities ahead of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference
(COP31).
The meeting provided a
platform for stakeholders to build consensus on Ghana’s negotiating priorities,
discuss key positions and coordinate preparations for the global climate
conference, scheduled to take place from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.
The engagement forms part of
Ghana’s preparations to ensure that its national interests and climate
priorities are effectively represented during the international negotiations.
Participants discussed the
importance of developing a coordinated national position to strengthen Ghana’s
participation in discussions on global climate action.
The Ministry emphasised that
effective coordination among government institutions and development partners
will be critical to ensuring that Ghana speaks with a unified voice during the
negotiations.
COP31 will bring together
governments and other stakeholders to deliberate on international climate
commitments, policies and actions under the United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Ghana’s Pre-COP31 engagement
underscores the country’s efforts to build consensus at the national level and
strengthen its position ahead of the global climate negotiations.
