Lands Minister and Acting Environment Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called on world leaders to rally behind Ghana and Africa towards the attainment of clean and sustainable energy across the globe.
Speaking on behalf of President Mahama at a high-level summit of world leaders at this year’s COP30 in Brazil, he stressed that Africa has the capacity to impact the world’s energy due to its volume of resources.
According to him, the continent is blessed with abundant sun, wind and hydropower potential, which can be effectively deployed to address the global climate crisis which has plagued the world.
As leader of Ghana’s delegation, he therefore called on the hundreds of world leaders present to tap into the natural endowments of the continent to produce the needed transformations in the world’s energy and climate situations.
“The African position is clear. We are not asking for charity. We are asking for partnership in the truest sense,” the Minister stressed on Thursday, November 8, in Belém — host city for COP30.
“We stand ready to be a powerhouse of green energy for the world. But we cannot do it alone.
“Therefore, on behalf of a continent poised at a pivotal moment in history, I call upon this assembly and our developed partners all over the world: We urge you to match our ambition with your action,” Ghana’s Lands and Acting Environment Minister stressed.
In his speech, Minister Buah also added that, now more than ever, there is crucial need for world leaders to walk the talk in global climate financing.
This, he said, will go a long way to help preserve the environment and reduce the adverse impact of climate change in the world.
“The climate finance promised for so long must now flow — not just in words — but in predictable investments, concessional investments, and private-sector-leveraged investments that reach the communities who need them most,” the Minister said.
“We need increased ambition for climate finance, with a significant portion dedicated to adaptation, and recognition of Africa’s special circumstances,” Armah-Kofi Buah emphasised.
In his concluding remarks, he stressed on Ghana’s readiness to be a key player in mitigating the climate challenge and called for more collaboration and partnerships.
“Let us leave Belém with a resolve to harness not only finance, but also technology, innovation and artificial intelligence to accelerate justice, equity and shared prosperity.
“From the Volta to the Western shores, Ghana stands ready to power Africa’s clean future,” the Minister ended.
COP30 is the world’s largest climate conference, convening global leaders in Belém, Brazil, to accelerate efforts to cut emissions, scale up climate finance and support countries most affected by climate impacts.
The summit serves as a key milestone in advancing the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Ghana is currently being represented by accredited delegates and individuals in Brazil’s northern city of Belém.
The official opening for COP is slated for Monday, November 10, 2025, where more dialogues, climate discourses and negotiations are expected to begin in earnest.
