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Seidu Issifu

Also known as: Mr. Issifu · Mr Issifu · Baba Seidu Issifu · Mr Baba Seidu Issifu · Mr. Issifuu

Seidu Issifu — Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, advocating for international climate finance and Ghana's energy transition.

2026-05-032026-06-15

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, has reiterated the government’s commitment to building a climate resilience low carbon economy.

    Energy Commission launches renewable energy champions challenge
  3. Joy Online

    Opening and closing remarks will be delivered by the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu.

    Ghana’s food system under pressure as stakeholders gather to chart climate-resilient future
  4. Joy Online

    Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability Seidu Issifu has called for an urgent transformation of Ghana’s food system, warning that climate change, rising food imports, environmental degradation and increasing diet-related diseases pose growing risks to the

    Minister calls for urgent food system transformation amid climate and health concerns
  5. May 2026
  6. Joy Online

    The Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, has revealed that Ghana will require an estimated $22.6 billion to effectively confront the country’s climate-related challenges and implement sustainable interventions to protect vulnerable communities an

    Ghana needs $22.6bn to tackle climate challenges – Seidu Issifu
  7. Joy Online

    Climate action must support Ghana’s Reset Agenda and industrial transformation, create new economic opportunities, and strengthen long-term energy security, Baba Seidu Issifu, the Minister of State in charge of Climate Change and Sustainability, has stated.

    Climate action must support Ghana’s resetting agenda – Climate Minister
  8. Joy Online

    The Minister of State in charge of Climate Change, Seidu Issifu, has called for fairness in the global energy transition, insisting that countries responsible for historical emissions must support developing nations to transition effectively.

    Ghana calls for climate justice in global energy transition
  9. Joy Online

    The Minister of State in charge of Climate Change and Sustainability, Seidu Issifu, disclosed this at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, May 6, stating that preparations for the project are already underway.

    Government to add 200MW solar power to national grid to boost renewable energy mix
  10. Joy Online

    The Minister of State in charge of Climate Change, Seidu Issifu, has disclosed that Ghana requires approximately US$22.6 billion to effectively tackle the growing challenges posed by climate change.

    Ghana seeks $22.6b in support to address climate challenges – Seidu Issifu
  11. Joy Online

    The Minister of State for Climate Change, Seidu Issifu, made this position clear while speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Ghana’s climate and sustainability agenda.

    Ghana backs gradual shift from fossil fuels to renewables, calls for fair investment support
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    The Climate Change Minister, Seidu Issifu in his address said women empowerment was necessary for Africa’s economic sustainability and climate resilience.

    2026 WISA Festival climaxes with call for greater investment in women empowerment
Mining & Energy

Energy Commission launches renewable energy champions challenge

The News

The Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability announced the 2026 Energy Commission Senior High Schools Renewable Energy Challenge, stating that Ghana's climate financing needs are estimated at over $22 billion and that climate action must be translated into practical solutions and technological innovation. The government expressed commitment to supporting young Ghanaians in developing renewable energy and climate-smart solutions.

9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Energy Commission launches renewable energy champions challenge

    The Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability announced the 2026 Energy Commission Senior High Schools Renewable Energy Challenge, stating that Ghana's climate financing needs are estimated at over $22 billion and that climate action must be translated into practical solutions and technological innovation. The government expressed commitment to supporting young Ghanaians in developing renewable energy and climate-smart solutions.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Ghana convenes national dialogue on climate-resilient food system

    Policymakers, health experts, and civil society are gathering in Accra to chart a path toward food system resilience as Ghana faces growing food import dependence, diet-related disease, and climate threats. The workshop aims to strengthen local food production, improve nutrition security, and build climate resilience while reducing the country's spending on imports like the US$400 million spent annually on poultry.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Minister urges food system transformation amid climate and health threats

    Ghana's Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability has called for urgent transformation of the country's food system, citing climate change, rising food imports, environmental degradation and increasing diet-related diseases as threats to economic and social development. The Minister emphasized that climate resilience, food security and sustainable economic transformation remain central to the government's development agenda, noting that agriculture contributes about 19 percent of Ghana's GDP and provides livelihoods for one in every three Ghanaians.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Ghana needs $22.6bn for climate adaptation and mitigation

    Minister of State for Climate Change Seidu Issifu said Ghana requires $22.6 billion to address climate challenges and implement sustainable interventions, and stressed the need for international cooperation and financial support since the country cannot meet this burden alone.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Climate action must support Ghana's Reset Agenda, minister says

    Baba Seidu Issifu, Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, stated that climate action must support Ghana's Reset Agenda and industrial transformation while creating economic opportunities and strengthening energy security, rather than slowing development. The minister acknowledged challenges including limited technical capacity in carbon markets and slow accreditation processes for accessing climate finance mechanisms.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Ghana demands wealthy nations fund climate transition support

    Ghana's Minister of State for Climate Change says the country is ready to move away from fossil fuels, but only if historically responsible nations provide financial and technical support and compensate for losses already incurred. He argued that vulnerable countries should not bear the burden of climate damage they did not cause.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana plans to add 200MW solar power to national grid

    Ghana's government has announced plans to expand renewable energy capacity by adding 200 megawatts of solar power to the national electricity grid. Cabinet has approved the expansion, with the Energy Ministry tasked to drive implementation, and initial steps including stakeholder engagement are already underway.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana seeks $22.6 billion for climate change response

    Minister of State for Climate Change Seidu Issifu said Ghana requires approximately US$22.6 billion to address climate challenges and cannot raise the funds independently, stressing the need for strategic partnerships with international partners including the European Union.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana commits to gradual fossil fuel transition with fair support

    Ghana reaffirms its commitment to transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy but insists the shift must be gradual and carefully managed, supported by fair international investment. The Minister of State for Climate Change emphasized that Ghana's approach is anchored on a "just transition" principle to ensure economic stability is not undermined.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 3 May

  1. WISA Festival ends with push for women empowerment investment

    The 2026 Women in Sustainability Africa International Festival, held at the University of Ghana on May 1, concluded with calls for greater investment in women empowerment and sustainable development. The event brought together government officials, development partners, civil society groups, and women-focused organizations to discuss women's roles in sustainability and economic transformation across Africa.

    3 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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