The Anloga District Assembly has announced a partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to implement a climate change and urban resilience project in selected coastal communities.
The initiative was unveiled during a meeting between the Anloga District Chief Executive, Madam Sandra Seyram Kpedor, and a UN-Habitat delegation led by Mr. Daniel Kofi Abu, Programme Specialist for Climate Change and Urban Resilience. The project will focus on Tegbi, Woe, Anloga, and Dzita-Agbledomi.
According to Madam Kpedor, the programme is a timely intervention aimed at helping the district’s coastal towns address growing environmental threats, including sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and flooding. She noted that the project will promote sustainable urban planning, develop eco-friendly infrastructure, create green jobs, and strengthen local capacity to adapt to climate-related challenges.
“This initiative will not only protect our people today but also secure a sustainable tomorrow. We welcome this partnership and are fully committed to working hand in hand with UN-Habitat to make this vision a reality,” Madam Kpedor affirmed.
Mr. Abu explained that the UN-Habitat programme seeks to build climate-resilient urban areas across Ghana, with a particular focus on vulnerable coastal settlements. He added that collaboration with local authorities, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders will be critical to ensuring the project’s success.
The intervention is expected to improve the safety, inclusiveness, and resilience of beneficiary communities, positioning them to better withstand the socio-economic and environmental impacts of climate change.
Source: Ivy Priscilla Setordjie
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