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Ghana has renewed her global methane pledge with a commitment to reducing methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis commitment is not mere rhetoric; it is exemplified by the bold and visionary steps taken by our President\u00a0Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo,\u201d Dr Freda Prempeh, the Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, stated.<\/p>\n
Dr Prempeh, also the Member of\u00a0Parliament\u00a0(MP) for Tano North in the Ahafo Region, renewed the nation\u2019s pledge at the authorization of internally transferred mitigation outcomes for the integrated waste recycling and composite facilities during the 28th session of the Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai.<\/p>\n
The authorization process involves regulatory compliance checks, documentation review and approval from relevant authorities as well as ensuring adherence to waste management regulations.<\/p>\n
A statement issued by the Ministry and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) said the nation recognized the pivotal role of keeping organic waste out of landfills in her relentless pursuit of sustainable waste management practices.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is with great pride that I highlight the incorporation of this priority area into Ghana\u2019s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), reflecting our commitment to mitigating climate change\u201d, it said.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnder the dynamic leadership of President Akufo-Addo, Ghana has embarked on a transformative journey through Public-Private Partnerships.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership has resulted in the initiation of a large-scale installation of 16 integrated waste recycling and compost plants strategically located across all regions of our nation\u201d.<\/p>\n
On completion, these facilities would divert about 35 percent of the total volumes of waste generated from reaching landfill sites and would be integral to the nation\u2019s waste management strategy, specifically designed to rapidly diminish methane emissions from waste, the statement said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeyond their environmental impact, these projects yield significant co-benefits for our nation, job creation, spurred by the expansion of these facilities, is a tangible result, fostering economic growth and sustainability\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe strategic alignment of our waste management initiatives with climate investments is beginning to attract the needed foreign direct investments, which would render these projects commercially viable\u201d.<\/p>\n
The infusion of capital from climate-conscious investors not only fuels the success of these ventures but also reinforces Ghana\u2019s prominence and importance as an attractive destination for sustainable development.<\/p>\n
It said Ghana\u2019s collaborative efforts transcended national boundaries, particularly with the Government of Switzerland, the nation had laid the foundation for climate investments that supported the suitability and sustainability of waste-related projects in the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is, therefore, great joy for the Ministry to officially announce that we are here today to witness the signing of the Letter of Authorisation for four integrated waste recycling and compost facilities installed by the Jospong Group\u201d.<\/p>\n
The statement commended President Akufo-Addo for his vision of creating an enabling environment for the private sector to thrive and urged the Jospong Group to work up to expectation.<\/p>\n
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