In a bold move to align financial systems with sustainable development goals, the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA), with support from The African Climate Foundation (ACF), convened a high-level Green Finance Workshop on April 29, 2025, at the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, financial institutions, and the private sector to chart a new course toward green industrialization in Ghana.
Themed around “Ghana’s Green Finance and Sustainable Industrialization,” the workshop marked a significant step in advancing dialogue and action on climate-aligned financial frameworks. It forms part of the broader Sino-African Green Finance Alliance (SAGFA) initiative, which aims to foster green finance partnerships between Africa and China in response to the climate crisis.
In his welcome remarks, Paul Frimpong, Executive Director of ACCPA, emphasized the urgency of mobilizing sustainable capital for Ghana’s economic transformation:
“Green finance is no longer a future aspiration — it is today’s imperative. Our policies, partnerships, and investment flows must reflect the realities of climate change while unlocking opportunities for inclusive and resilient growth.”
The day featured dynamic keynote sessions on Ghana’s green finance landscape, ESG standards, and investment readiness. A plenary session focused on diverse perspectives toward green industrialization, followed by an interactive stakeholder scenario session that grouped participants into policymakers, investors, and private businesses to address real-world challenges.
The workshop concluded with a renewed call to action for multi-sectoral collaboration, stronger regulatory frameworks, and innovative financing tools to accelerate Ghana’s green transition.
ACCPA reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s leadership in green finance and look forward to publishing a workshop report and policy brief in the coming weeks to guide ongoing dialogue and action.
Source: Sino-Africa Insider