Member of Parliament for Ablekuma South, Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije
Member of Parliament for Ablekuma South and former Mayor of Accra, Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, has called for urgent climate action.
He cited the devastating June 3, 2015, floods in Accra as a stark reminder of the potential consequences of inaction.
Okoe Vanderpuije urged young people to tap into the Youth Climate Action Fund to develop innovative solutions for a safer, more sustainable Accra.
This, he said, will empower the youth to address climate challenges and mitigate disaster risks.
Speaking at a recent event organised by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to commemorate this year’s International Earth Day under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet”, he cited the devastating June 3, 2015 floods as a stark warning of what could happen if urgent climate action is not taken.
He urged young people to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) to implement innovative solutions that would transform the city and safeguard the environment.
“June 3, 2015, is a date we must never forget. That day, Accra hosted over 50 mayors from across the world. As we escorted our guests to the airport, the city came to a complete standstill. Floodwaters submerged entire communities, and lives were lost. That is the face of climate change” he said.
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