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Ghana's Young Environmental Reporters (YRE), a non-governmental organization (NGO), visited Accra last Friday to raise awareness of climate change.
In recent times, climate change has had serious effects on the world, particularly in Africa, leading to reduced rainfall in most parts of the Sahel and southern Africa, with increased rainfall in Central and Eastern Africa. drought in areas such as Somalia.
The situation is also seen as a major threat to African economies and the livelihoods of people living on the continent.
YRE and Greenway International, a non-governmental organization (NGO) engaged in planting trees later in the day, went to the Parliament with placards bearing the indication of some; "Switch to renewable energy, save our planet", "Government must invest more in climate action", "Climate Action now", "Plant more trees", "No future without Climate Action "," No trees, no us "and" Climate Action "is our moral responsibility".
Climate Week
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The climate change campaign was a prelude to this year's Climate Week celebrations, which began Monday and ends today, Friday, March 22 in Accra.
During the week, environmental government and non-governmental organizations undertook a number of activities aimed at achieving better climate action with a view to achieving the goals of climate change. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Dangers
In an interview with the Daily Graphic, Accra's Metropolitan General Manager (MCE), Mr. Mohammed Adjei Sowah, expressed dissatisfaction with the level of air pollution and poor waste management practices. in the country.
He also noted that the types of buildings built in recent times were not environmentally friendly and contributed to greenhouse gas emissions.
"The structure of rainfall has completely changed and this has become a major threat to our economy since we depend heavily on agriculture for our livelihood. We are unable to exploit properly because it has become difficult to predict the rains. Residents of the coast face tidal waves from time to time, which affects artisbad fishing, "he said.
Government action
He said the government was taking steps to help improve the situation and urged the public to be cautious in its actions to save the planet.
"We have a challenge and I am happy to see that the president is taking action," he said.
advice
For her part, YRE National Coordinator Ellen Lindsey Awuku said that the increase in temperatures was a result of global warming and could lead to natural disasters and the onset of disease.
"If the tipping point is reached in about 12 years and the sea level rises by 10 cm or more, the lowlands will be covered with water. For us in Ghana, diseases such as malaria, typhoid and Ebola will prevail because the pathogens of these diseases develop when temperatures are very high, "she said.
She called on the public to ensure that every action taken is environmentally friendly.
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