The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 25% by the year 2050.

The assembly also intends to divert 100% of organic waste from landfills through comprehensive waste management systems, including composting and biogas facilities.

Currently, the STMA's vision includes enhancing resilience against climate risks like flooding and water scarcity, and ensuring that every household in the metropolis has access to clean and affordable energy by 2050.

Regarding energy, Sekondi-Takoradi aims for 100% electricity access by 2050, with 50% of its energy sourced from solar power.

Mayor Abdul Mumin-Issah of Sekondi-Takoradi disclosed this at the launch of the Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plan (SEACAP) in Takoradi.

He noted that the document is structured around three core pillars; climate mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable energy access.

He mentioned that the assembly would integrate sustainable practices into development planning, update its drainage systems to combat urban flooding, and restore 50% of its degraded wetlands and green spaces.

"Moreover, we are focused on increasing public awareness about climate change, ensuring that by 2050, every citizen will understand the importance of environmental stewardship," Mayor Abdul Mumin-Issah noted.

"We will also pursue energy-efficient consumption practices in homes to increase the rate of low energy burden households from 56% to 60% by 2050," he added.

The SEACAP document, which is the first of its kind in Ghana, was launched by the Covenant of Mayors Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) in partnership with STMA.

The detailed blueprint aims to reduce emissions, enhance climate resilience, and provide clean, affordable energy by 2050, positioning Sekondi-Takoradi as a model for sustainable urban development in West Africa.

GIZ Country Director for Ghana, Dirk Abmann, who represented the European team supporting the project, praised the city’s vision and leadership.

The Programme Manager of CoM SSA, GIZ, Shea O'Neil on her part emphasised that her outfit would assist STMA in ensuring the successful implementation of the plan.

The event brought together key stakeholders from the government, civil society, and the private sector to mark the beginning of the implementation plan.

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