Ghana Green Guard Initiative launched to boost climate resilience

By Kizito CUDJOE

A new climate initiative – Ghana Green Guard, led by CarbonPura Africa – has been launched to drive regenerative solutions aimed at ensuring a healthier and more sustainable future for Ghanaians.

The initiative is a public-private partnership involving CarbonPura Africa, Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Private Sector Participation in Health (PSPH).

It seeks to leverage carbon financing and biodiversity monetisation to support environmental restoration, improve access to clean water and fund community-driven social programmes.

Ghana Green Guard is designed as a series of privately funded projects tailored to Ghana’s unique environmental landscape. By unlocking carbon finance and utilising a climate futures ecosystem, the initiative aims to address pressing climate challenges while supporting the country’s socio-economic development goals.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EPA, Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, described the Ghana Green Guard Agreement as a major feat in the country’s environmental efforts.

“It begins a new era of public-private collaboration to implement sustainable practices, utilise international carbon markets, protect water-bodies and ensure a healthier future for all Ghanaians,” she said.

The initiative is regarded as one of the most significant nature-based solutions globally, with a goal of generating over 305 million high-quality, investment-grade carbon credits across 12 million hectares of diverse landscapes.

Over a 25-year period, the project is expected to generate cumulative revenue of US$10.4billion.

Each project under the initiative is designed to align with Ghana’s socio-economic and community enhancement programmes, particularly those focused on empowering women, children and vulnerable farmers.

The Ghana Green Guard initiative aligns with international and local partners, government-backed sustainability efforts and all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also supports Ghana’s net-zero commitments and broader global climate targets.

A key component of the initiative is an immediate intervention to enhance water security. This includes the use of sustainable technologies to protect and restore polluted water sources, particularly those affected by illegal mining.

Ghana Green Guard integrates public-private partnerships with investment-grade biodiversity and carbon credit projects, ensuring that climate action translates into tangible socio-economic benefits. The agreement supports President Mahama’s Policies for the Future of Ghana, reinforcing the country’s commitment to sustainable development.

Dr. Fred Bedzrah, Vice President of Operations for CarbonPura Africa, highlighted the initiative’s benchmark-setting potential:

“The Green Guard Ghana Agreement sets a new benchmark in environmental and socio-economic impact, positioning Ghana as a leader in sustainable carbon finance. This framework promotes transparent governance, investment-grade carbon credit generation and community engagement – enhancing climate action while benefitting local communities and ecosystems.”

The initiative strategically utilises 12 million hectares of risk-assessed land, chosen for their ecological, biodiversity and socio-economic potential. Through reforestation, regenerative agriculture, illegal mining restoration and coastal ecosystem protection, it aims to achieve scalable and sustainable carbon credit generation.

Dr. Francis Adjei, Executive Director-PSPH, stressed the initiative’s human-centred focus:

“True sustainability is about restoring hope and opportunity for vulnerable communities. The Ghana Green Guard initiative connects climate action with improved healthcare and stronger communities.”

Cath Thrupp, CEO-Carbon Planet, emphasised the broader benefits of large-scale decarbonisation and landscape restoration:

“Ghana is leading the way in sustainable development. Our projects don’t just support the transition to net zero; they create jobs, improve biodiversity, enhance soil fertility and strengthen coastal resilience. This initiative fosters community development, food security and long-term economic stability.”

Mark Phillips, CEO-Capital Corporation, underscored the strategic collaboration behind the project’s success:

“Through our partnership with Carbon Planet, we lead the Ghana Green Guard project origination – ensuring all credits meet the highest standards of regulatory compliance and financial integrity while achieving long-term environmental and social impact.”

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