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The government has announced plans to establish a hub to strengthen the country’s capacity to implement impactful climate initiatives capable of positioning Ghana as a leader in climate resilience and sustainable development.
Dubbed, “Climate and Sustainability Hub”, it would be a one-stop centre dedicated to accelerating climate action in Ghana and the West African sub-region.
The hub will house climate researchers, technical experts and leading think tanks tasked with developing innovative solutions to address the continent’s climate challenges.
The Minister in charge of climate change and sustainability, Seidu Issifu, who announced this in a speech read on his behalf by his aide, Julius Sampson, at the Galaxy International School’s 20th Science and Makers fair in Accra last Saturday (May 10), said the hub would serve as an incubator for groundbreaking ideas, facilitate knowledge sharing and create pathways to attract substantial climate finance into the country.
He, therefore, called for a closer collaboration among academia, industry, policymakers and financiers, to help implement impactful climate initiatives geared towards a greener future.
Galaxy International School Science and Makers Fair is an annual event that showcases student projects in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).
The fair was on the theme: “Empowering STEAM”.
Students from various schools were given the opportunity to showcase innovative ideas, experiments and inventions, demonstrating their creativity and problem-solving skills.
Up to 27 booths were mounted for some of the representatives from schools such as Methodist Girls High School, Sowah Din Basic School, New Legon ADMA Model JHS and Presec Boys Senior High School, as well as the host institution.
On display were smart trash bin management systems meant to save life in critical water situations, smart fire response air purification system, mosquito repellent spray, truck to pick up harvested crops among other prototype projects by the students in the STEAM field.
Representatives from the Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School placed first, with the representatives from Galaxy International School placing second and third, respectively.
Mr Issifu said the government was committed to strengthening the institutional and human capacity through necessary adaptation and mitigation measures to bolster resilience in critical sectors such as agriculture, forestry, energy and water resources.
“We also pledge to continue to work to ensure that we align our national policies with international efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2050 and promote a fair and just transition to renewable energy sources,” he added.
The Principal of the Galaxy International School, Jasur Domullojonov, said over the past 20 years, the Science and Makers Fair had been more than just a display of remarkable projects but a testament to the curiosity and creativity of students.
“For 20 years, we have seen generations of thinkers, creators and problem-solvers emerge,” he added.
He expressed gratitude to parents and teachers for supporting the participants throughout the journey, adding: “Your encouragement and dedication have been instrumental in nurturing the innovative spirit that we see reflected in today's projects”.
