Germany has emphasised the fight against climate change as a key focus of its bilateral cooperation with Ghana.
During the commemoration of German Unity Day in Accra, officials pledged to increase support for African nations that, despite contributing minimally to global CO₂ emissions, face severe impacts from climate change.
Daniel Krull, the German Ambassador to Ghana, said Germany had already reached an agreement with Ghana to roll out a programme aimed at installing solar power panels on official buildings, including hospitals and universities. "We want to help up-grade the smartness of the energy infrastructure, to prepare it for a bigger share of renewable energy," he said. "I am convinced, that this would be a major booster to significantly increase the share of truly renewable energy in Ghana's energy matrix and prepare Ghana for growing energy needs in the future without burdening future generation with a much bigger CO2 footprint," the German Ambassador added.
The Unity Day celebration featured vibrant musical performances by renowned artists, including Hiplife star Okyeame Kwame, Black Prophet, Souly Bird, Abotsi, Susan Augustt, and legendary Highlife musician Charles Amoah.