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 climate financing and just energy transition.

2026-05-032026-07-30

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May 2026
6 MayJoy 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
6 MayJoy 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
6 MayJoy 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
6 MayJoy 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
3 MayThe 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

Politics

Climate Minister calls for local assembly action on climate change

The News

The Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability has urged Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies to take localised action on climate change, noting that its impacts are experienced differently by communities based on geographical vulnerabilities. The remarks were made at a stakeholders' engagement in Wa on plans to establish climate change and sustainability units in all MMDAs.

24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Climate Minister calls for local assembly action on climate change
The Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability has urged Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies to take localised action on climate change, noting that its impacts are experienced differently by communities based on geographical vulnerabilities. The remarks were made at a stakeholders' engagement in Wa on plans to establish climate change and sustainability units in all MMDAs.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

Minister urges local assemblies to lead climate action in Upper West
The Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability has warned that erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells, and failing crops in the Upper West Region threaten livelihoods and human survival, urging Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to take the lead in climate adaptation and mitigation projects. The Upper West Regional Minister challenged district leaders to integrate climate action into their development plans and budgets as an economic and governance emergency.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 17 July

Climate change is a present public health emergency in Africa
Ghana's Minister of State for Climate Change says climate change is no longer a future threat but a current public health emergency worsening disease outbreaks, food insecurity, and pressure on health systems across Africa. He called for stronger collaboration among governments, scientists, and development partners at the launch of two African-led consortiums on climate and health in Accra.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa's climate change impacts now constitute public health emergency
Ghana's Minister of State for Climate Change says Africa must treat climate change as a present public health crisis, not a future threat, as it is already worsening disease outbreaks, food insecurity, and straining health systems. He called for stronger collaboration among governments, scientists, and development partners at the launch of two African-led research consortiums on climate and health, hosted by KNUST in partnership with Wellcome Trust.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 1 July

Bank of Ghana launches Sustainable Finance Roadmap framework
The Bank of Ghana has launched a national Sustainable Finance Roadmap to coordinate financial sector regulation, strengthen resilience to climate-related risks, and attract global capital for climate and sustainable development projects. Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama stated that sustainable finance is central to financial stability and long-term investment, as climate change poses direct financial risks to asset values, lending and the broader financial system.
1 July 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 9 June

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

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 →
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

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 →
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

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 →
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 →
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 →
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

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 →