Republic of Ghana · Environmental Protection AuthorityPublished data snapshot · 23 July 2026

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Themes, risks and trade

Understand social, economic, fiscal, trade and just-transition implications.

38 POAs

Energy transition

Programmes connected to this national thematic area.

35 POAs

Adaptation and resilience

Programmes connected to this national thematic area.

22 POAs

Nature-based solution & removals

Programmes connected to this national thematic area.

19 POAs

Circular economy for industry and waste

Programmes connected to this national thematic area.

7 POAs

Sustainable transport & infrastructure

Programmes connected to this national thematic area.

Policy ActionSocialTradeFiscal riskTrade riskJust transitionPriority safeguard
PA1 · Scale-up the adoption of market-based cleaner cooking solutionsEnergy5.03.0MediumLowHighUse tiered consumer finance, safety enforcement, local stove production, health monitoring and a transition plan for charcoal and fuelwood workers.
PA2 · Sustainable charcoal productionEnergy4.03.0LowLowHighLink kiln finance to legal wood supply, traceability, producer cooperatives, occupational safety and alternative livelihoods.
PA3 · Promoting energy efficiency in electrical appliancesEnergy4.05.0LowMediumMediumCombine minimum standards with rebates, appliance finance, customs enforcement, local assembly, repair skills and e-waste take-back.
PA4 · Nuclear power for economic developmentEnergy4.05.0HighHighHighApply independent regulation, transparent least-cost analysis, localisation targets, workforce planning, emergency preparedness, waste funding and public participation.
PA5 · Green hydrogen for economic diversificationEnergy4.05.0HighHighHighPrioritise additional renewable supply, water safeguards, domestic fertiliser/industry use, phased pilots, offtake discipline and local skills.
PA6 · Battery energy storage systems for grid improvementEnergy4.04.0MediumMediumMediumAdopt safety and recycling standards, lifecycle procurement, technician certification, regional interoperability and producer responsibility.
PA7 · Promotion of biomass technologiesEnergy5.04.0MediumMediumHighUse feedstock sustainability criteria, land safeguards, emissions standards, farmer contracts and transparent benefit sharing.
PA8 · Scale up new renewable energ penetration by 10% by 2030Energy5.05.0HighMediumMediumUse competitive procurement, grid planning, community benefit agreements, local supplier development and recycling obligations.
PA9 · Low carbon electricity supplyEnergy5.04.0HighMediumMediumApply integrated resource planning, affordability safeguards, transparent contracts, local content and worker-transition planning.
PA10 · Shift from freight road transport to public railway systemTransport5.05.0HighHighHighProvide fair resettlement, multimodal planning, rail-skills programmes, transition support for truck operators and regional corridor coordination.
PA11 · Expansion of inter-and-intra-city transportation modesTransport5.04.0MediumMediumHighCo-design routes and fares, integrate informal operators, improve accessibility and safety, and support fleet and skills conversion.
PA12 · Promotion of public & private electric vehiclesTransport5.05.0HighHighHighPhase standards, prioritise high-use fleets, provide inclusive finance, certify technicians, manage batteries and plan charging with the grid.
PA13 · Public light trains systemTransport5.04.0HighHighHighUse transparent appraisal, transit-oriented development, fare protection, resettlement safeguards and integration with buses and informal operators.
PA14 · Building resilience in vulnerable landscapesAgriculture5.04.0HighMediumHighUse rights-based targeting, inclusive extension, climate-risk finance, farmer organisations, safeguards and locally appropriate indicators.
PA15 · Adopting alternative waste managementWaste5.04.0MediumMediumHighIntegrate waste pickers, apply the waste hierarchy, use transparent contracts, protect affordability and enforce occupational and environmental standards.
PA16 · Climate-proof water sectorWater5.03.0HighLowMediumPrioritise high-benefit investments, lifeline tariffs, basin safeguards, climate screening, transparent finance and community participation.
PA17 · Ensuring supply of Safe drinking waterWater5.02.0MediumLowMediumUse pro-poor service standards, lifeline tariffs, source protection, water-quality monitoring and accountable local management.
PA18 · Resilient and climate responsive sanitationSanitation5.02.0LowLowMediumUse targeted subsidies, inclusive design, worker protection, faecal-sludge regulation and service standards for vulnerable settlements.
PA19 · Forest ConservationForestry5.05.0MediumMediumHighClarify tenure and carbon rights, ensure equitable benefit sharing, support alternative livelihoods and apply high-integrity MRV and safeguards.
PA20 · Promote sustainable forest management and forest landscape restorationForestry5.05.0LowMediumHighUse diverse native systems, long-term maintenance finance, community tenure, survival-based payments and transparent procurement.
PA21 · Build a climate resilient health systemHealth5.02.0MediumLowMediumUse disaggregated health outcomes, last-mile service plans, workforce protection and clearer PA coding to separate health from forestry measures.
PA22 · Sustainable production in IndustryIndustry5.05.0LowHighHighProvide transition finance, energy audits, common infrastructure, worker reskilling, local supplier development and credible product-carbon data.
PA23 · Early warning and disaster risk managementInterior4.03.0LowLowMediumInvest in interoperable systems, last-mile communication, local-language protocols, drills, impact-based forecasting and regional data sharing.
PA24 · Gender and the vulnerableGender and social protection5.02.0MediumLowHighUse sex- and age-disaggregated data, adaptive social protection, childcare and care-sensitive design, accessible finance and decision-making power.
PA25 · Unlocking Carbon Dioxide Removal OpportunitiesCross-cutting4.05.0MediumHighHighPrioritise durable, measurable options; protect land and water rights; use conservative crediting; and require liability, monitoring and benefit-sharing plans.