Adom 106.3 FM is set to air the premier edition of Climate Talks, a community-driven initiative aimed at promoting sustainable solutions to climate change, with a specific focus on clean cooking.
Climate Talk is JoyNews and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ghana partnership with Adom FM as its mass market media partner.
Currently, over 53% of Ghanaian households rely on traditional fuels like firewood and charcoal, which harm the environment and expose users, particularly women and children, to dangerous levels of indoor air pollution.
The adoption of cleaner alternatives stands to significantly reduce health risks and improve environmental sustainability.
Speaking ahead of the event on JoyFM and JoyNews, German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull, underscored the urgency of climate action and the importance of media partnerships in driving awareness on clean cooking.
“We want to collaborate with the media to elevate this conversation, not just for Ghana but for the global community. The aim is to create a platform where affected individuals, experts, and decision-makers can come together, exchange ideas, and set ambitious but achievable climate targets,” he said.
The Ambassador also stressed the importance of private sector responsibility, particularly in high-emission sectors like cement and mining, and warned against the importation of outdated, climate-damaging technologies.
“Some products are dumped here because they’ve been banned elsewhere due to their environmental harm. Consumers must begin to question the sustainability of what they’re buying,” he cautioned.
Ambassador Daniel Krull also applauded JoyNews for its leadership in climate journalism.
“We are very encouraged by the commitment we see from JoyNews in tackling the climate crisis”, he added.
The theme for the maiden edition is “Climate Talks: Nationally Determined Contributions in Action.
Climate change is not just a global concern, it is a local emergency. From intensifying heatwaves to disappearing coastlines, its impact is already being felt in Ghana.
Yet with every challenge comes an opportunity. Climate Talks mark a crucial step toward fostering a greener, more resilient future for all.