{"id":252876,"date":"2024-11-19T15:48:52","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T15:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/19\/stma-targets-25-reduction-in-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-2050\/"},"modified":"2024-11-19T15:48:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T15:48:52","slug":"stma-targets-25-reduction-in-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-2050","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/19\/stma-targets-25-reduction-in-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-2050\/","title":{"rendered":"STMA targets 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/836\/83688407.295.jpg\" alt=\"Sekondi-Takoradi aims for 100% electricity access by 2050\" title=\"Sekondi-Takoradi aims for 100% electricity access by 2050\" width=\"295\" height=\"183\" \/> <span class=\"image_caption\"><span>Sekondi-Takoradi aims for 100% electricity access by 2050<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 25% by the year 2050.<\/p>\n<p>The assembly also intends to divert 100% of organic waste from landfills through comprehensive waste management systems, including composting and biogas facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the STMA&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding energy, Sekondi-Takoradi aims for 100% electricity access by 2050, with 50% of its energy sourced from solar power.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Abdul Mumin-Issah of Sekondi-Takoradi disclosed this at the launch of the Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plan (SEACAP) in Takoradi.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the document is structured around three core pillars; climate mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable energy access.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Moreover, we are focused on increasing public awareness about climate change, ensuring that by 2050, every citizen will understand the importance of environmental stewardship,&#8221; Mayor Abdul Mumin-Issah noted.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;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,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>GIZ Country Director for Ghana, Dirk Abmann, who represented the European team supporting the project, praised the city\u2019s vision and leadership.<\/p>\n<p>The Programme Manager of CoM SSA, GIZ, Shea O&#8217;Neil on her part emphasised that her outfit would assist STMA in ensuring the successful implementation of the plan.<\/p>\n<p>The event brought together key stakeholders from the government, civil society, and the private sector to mark the beginning of the implementation plan.<\/p>\n<p>MA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sekondi-Takoradi aims for 100% electricity access by 2050 The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 25% by the year 2050. 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