Projects

Development of a National Drought Management Plan

The overall objective of the assignment is to develop a Drought Management Plan for Ghana. The plan is expected to enhance the National Disaster Management (NADMO) and other stakeholders’ capacity to effectively manage drought risks in Ghana. As part of the assignment, I provided technical support to relevant institutions on the development of a results-based monitoring system for Integrated Climate Risk Management (ICRM) concept and its linkage to the monitoring obligations to the post 2030 agenda commitments (Sendai Framework, Paris Agreement, SDGs, etc.)

Restoration of degraded land through agroforestry and reforestation in Ghana

Restoring degraded area through agroforestry and afforestation

Environmental and Social Systems Compliance Audit for Ghana Secondary Cities Program

The overall purpose of the assignment is to provide all key stakeholders including frontline beneficiaries of project interventions with an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the environment and social safeguards system put in place to govern the implementation of GSCSP activities undertaken in FY2023.

Flood and coastal risk assessment for four river basins in Greater Accra

The purpose of the assignment was to assess the current and future coastal erosion and flooding problems being facedin the four target river basins of Sango-Mokwe, Sakumo, Kpeshie and West Chemu. Identifying the exacerbating factors and how residents and critical infrastructure are impacted by the coastal erosion and flooding problems.

Consultancy Services for Baseline Assessment for the Strengthening Investments in Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation (SIGRA) in Ghana Project

The project seeks to increase the resilience of Ghanaians, particularly women, girls, and vulnerable groups, by providing technical assistance and support to strengthen governance and national systems, providing direct grants to five districts to fund local climate adaptation projects, supporting regional government stakeholders in Accra, the Northern and Volta regions

Environmental and Social Systems Compliance Audit for Ghana Secondary Cities Program

The overall purpose of the assignment is to provide all key stakeholders including frontline beneficiaries of project interventions with an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the environment and social safeguards system put in place to govern the implementation of GSCSP activities undertaken in FY2023.

Conduct Climate Change Public Expenditure and Institutional Review (CPEIR) for Ghana

The overall objective of this assignment is to undertake a Climate Public Expenditure and Institutional Review (CPEIR) for the Government of Ghana by comprehensively examining and analyzing post 2015 CPEIR main aspects of the national budget system taking into consideration climate finance issues.

Climate Change Risk

• Lead the value chain assessment of climate change impact on livelihoods through vulnerability and risk assessment.
• Development of a Profile and Advise on Climate Change Risk for Selected African Countries

Green Cooling Initiative

The objective of the assignment is to accelerate market transformation to climate-friendly air-conditioning; fostering the use of highly energy efficient room ACs (top energy star category) with a refrigerant of less than 10GWP (Green ACs) and e-waste management

Market Study and an End-Of-Life Assessment of Air Conditioners for the “Green Cooling” Project

The assignment was in two parts: a market study on Ghana room AC sector and secondly an end-of-life baseline assessment and concept for the planned GCF project. Data on common room AC models and prices was collected under the market study part whilst the second part of the study draw-up an end-of-line room AC process flow.

Development of Green Job Strategy

Development of a Green Job Strategy through:

• Stakeholder engagement
• Literature review
• Identification and proposal of skills for Green Jobs
• Strategy report validation and finalization of report

National Assessment and Development of National Action Plan on Mitigation of Short-lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs)

This assignment involved the assessment of national policies and programmes in the various economic sectors of the country and their influence on the emissions of SLCPs, clearly showing the baseline and business-as-usual trends for SLCPs and their impacts on the national economy using the Long-Range Energy Alternative Planning (LEAP) software. Using the results of the LEAP analysis, a National Action Plan (NAP) for SLCPs mitigation is being developed through stakeholder engagement. Using a multi-criteria analysis tool, various policies and measures (PaMs) were analysed based on their SCLP mitigation potential and impact on air quality, agriculture, health, and economic development. The PaMs were included in a National Action Plan (NAP) to mitigation SLCPs after a series of stakeholder engagements.

Development of Ghana’s Drought Operational Plan

The Institute of Green Growth Solutions provided technical assistance to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) towards the development of the National Drought Operational Plan. The Drought Operational Plan will provide drought risk insurance to targeted beneficiaries within the three Northern Regions of Ghana through the African Risk Capacity Agency (ARC) of the Africa Union. Ghana joined the Africa Risk Capacity (ARC) which is a Specialised Agency of the African Union (AU) in 2016. Ghana’s membership of the ARC required the development the Drought Operational Plan.

Promoting a Value Chain Approach to Climate Change Adaptation (PRoVACCA) End of Project Completion Report

This assignment involved a comprehensive review and thematic study evaluation of the ProVACCA Project and the development of a Project Completion Report. The project beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries, project implementers, and other key stakeholders were surveyed through structured questionnaires and semi-structured research instruments including interviews, Key informant interviews, and focus group discussions in order to help the evaluation of the project and to measure if the project met its desired objectives.

Development of Low Emission Capacity Building Programme (LECBP) completion report

This assignment involved a comprehensive review of the Low Emission Capacity Building Programme in Ghana implemented by the United Nations Development Programme through the Environmental Protection Agency and the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI). A survey questionnaire was developed which was administered to relevant stakeholders including beneficiaries and the programme implementation partners. An impact evaluation of the programme was subsequently done following the field data collection.

Development of Anti Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Policies for the Social Investment Fund (SIF)

To access the Green Climate Fund, the Social Investment Fund was required to develop anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing policies while making critical social and environmental considerations within those two policies. The institute of Green Growth Solutions played a leading role in the development of these two critical policies for the Social Investment Fund.

Development of a national Climate finance tracking tool

This assignment involved the development of a national Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) of climate finance tool. The Climate Finance Tracking Tool captures budget and expenditure related to climate change and ensures that all climate investments are appropriately accounted for. The MRV of finance guidance tool was specifically prepared to track Ghana’s climate finance, verify actual impacts and help demonstrate transparency of support and climate action.

Development of MRV template to track climate action in Ghana

The Institute of Green Growth Solutions led a process to develop a Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV) tracking tool for climate actions (climate change related projects activities, and programmes) in Ghana. The assignment specifically involved the development of output and input monitoring indicators to reflect adaptation benefits, GHG reduction, and co-benefits of climate actions in Ghana. The tracking tool is being used by the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation to track and report on the implementation of climate actions by MMDAs, CSOs, academia, and other stakeholders. The tracking tool is also used to undertake an impact and performance evaluation of activities under the various climate actions. Additionally, funding partners are able to track the impacts of their investment into the respective climate actions.

Review and analysis of climate related investments and gathering of Baseline information for GCF pipeline projects in Ghana

The overall objective of this assignment was to collect baseline information for GCF pipeline projects in Ghana. This assignment also involved the collection of field data and the review and analysis of government and private sector activities and their associated impacts in the areas of renewable energy access and sustainable land use.

Development of Climate Change and Green Economy Learning

The major objective of this assignment was to lead a national stakeholder engagement process to identify priority learning and capacity building action plans for climate change and green economy learning. The action plans covered the five priority areas of the National Climate Change Policy and an additional cross-cutting priority area covering general learning and capacity building aimed at strengthening the capacity of the formal and non-formal educational system to deliver holistic climate change and green economy learning and capacity building. The major objective of the National Climate Change and Green Economy Learning Strategy is to help strengthen individual and institutional capacity, as well as promote learning and skills development towards addressing and further mainstreaming climate change and green economy into Ghana’s development. The Learning Strategy will be implemented over a ten-year period and also serve as the capacity building component of the National Climate Change Masterplan and the National Climate Change Policy. The assignment also included the development of a communication and Monitoring, Reporting and Validation (MRV) mechanism to help track and report on the implementation.

Development of a sustainable charcoal value chain NAMA proposal

This assignment’s major objective was to identify and propose appropriate interventions for greening the charcoal supply chain in Ghana including key MRV indicators for the proposed interventions. The NAMA proposal also included a comprehensive governance, ownership and participation structure including the role of the private sector. The assignment also involved the identification of the NAMA’s GHG mitigation potential, including sectoral baseline and NAMA baseline scenarios, key parameters for MRV, key institutional framework and responsibilities, sustainable development impacts, expected costs, and financing options. The Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) proposal for a sustainable charcoal value chain in Ghana was developed under the Natural Resource and Environmental Governance (NREG) Technical Assistance Programme.

Development of the National Designated Authority (NDA) Operational Manual for the Green Climate Fund

The Institute of Green Growth Solutions played a key role in the development of Ghana’s Green Climate Fund Operational Manual for the Real Sector Division of the Ministry of Finance, which is Ghana’s NDA. The manual provides guidance and procedures for the operation of Ghana’s NDA including decision making process, criteria with regard to funding and accreditation of support decisions, institutional mechanism, and other policies to strengthen its operational efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency.

Background Report on Climate Change Learning in Ghana

This assignment focused on the development of a background report on climate change learning in Ghana. The assignment concentrated on reviewing data and information of national institutions and development partners in order to establish baseline information on climate change learning in Ghana. The background report also involved a comprehensive assessment of existing national climate change priorities, initiatives and related capacity development challenges to help inform the development of a National Climate Change Learning Strategy considering the key focus areas of the National Climate Change Masterplan, the National Climate Change Policy, and the Nationally Determined Contributions.

Low emission capacity building project: Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions

The overall objective of this assignment was to lead the process of selecting two out of an initial five energy-related Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMA) for subsequent implementation. The five NAMAs were; 

• Establishment of market-based cleaner cooking solutions; 
• Household and commercial energy efficiency programmes;
• Incorporation of renewable energy systems into households and commercial activities; 
• Off-grid electrification and access systems; 
• Promotion of SME participation in biogas technology penetration in institutions.