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

Ghana NDC evidence portal

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
PA26 · Decarbonise oil and gas production in GhanaOil & gas4.05.0HighHighHighDevelop fiscal stress tests, methane rules, worker and regional diversification plans, decommissioning funds and transparent transition scenarios.
PA27 · Bioenergy solution for cookingCross-cutting5.03.0LowLowMediumApply clean-performance standards, feedstock safeguards, consumer finance, local enterprise support and independent health monitoring.
PA28 · City-wide resilient infrastructure planningCross-cutting5.04.0MediumMediumMediumUse inclusive spatial planning, climate-risk screening, land and resettlement safeguards, municipal finance reform and community monitoring.
PA29 · Green cooling AppliancesCross-cutting4.05.0LowMediumMediumUse standards, rebates, technician certification, refrigerant recovery, producer responsibility and local assembly strategies.
PA30 · Establish the VEC as a net-zero-aligned, climate-resilient economic corridorCross-cutting5.05.0HighHighHighUse basin-wide strategic assessment, staged investment gates, corridor local-content plans, community benefit sharing and Ghana–neighbour coordination.
PA31 · Scaling agroforestry development across landscapesCross-cutting5.05.0MediumMediumHighClarify tree tenure, use survival-based incentives, provide bridge finance, diversify species and link traceability to premium markets.
PA32 · Promoting water purification in vulnerable communitiesCross-cutting5.04.0MediumMediumMediumUse service-based procurement, independent quality testing, pro-poor tariffs, local operator training and sustainable supply chains.
PA33 · Expanding fisheries and aquacultureCross-cutting5.05.0LowMediumHighApply ecosystem-based management, biosecurity, sustainable feed standards, co-management, cold-chain investment and inclusive market access.