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Teach children and the youth about climate change – Stakeholders in education sector told
The Assistant Programmes officer at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the Eastern region, Mr Isaac Kwabena Danso has called on stakeholders in the education sector to teach children and the youth about climate change to help navigate and envision their future amid multiple social challenges.
According to him, climate change was altering all lives, including that of children, the environment, weather patterns and futures and hence, there was the need to educate them on the subject matter to develop their green skill, enable them to adapt to the harsh reality of a warming world, and understand how to combat climate change.
“We want to catch them young and inculcate in them a habit that would develop their sense of responsibility and passion for the world around them so that they can meaningfully contribute to climate changes,” he said.
Mr Danso was speaking at a day’s workshop organised by the EPA and other stakeholders with funding from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), for Senior High Students (SHS) on the theme “Fixing the Ozone Layer and Reducing Climate Change.”
The workshop was purposed to educate the students on the Ozone Layer Depletion and Climate Change issues to broaden their knowledge on the subject matter and help them to identify measures to enable them contribute their quota in helping to prevent the two.
He noted that climate change was partly as a result of human activities through which green gas emissions were released into the atmosphere, causing global warming and added that these activities impacted on weather conditions that caused climate change.
“Ghana has two main season which are the dry season in December and January where we experience the harmattan period and then the wet season which we experienced in May, June and July.” he noted and expressed worry over the change in weather patterns which caused flooding and drought in the country.
He said the situation hard negatively affected farmers and the country considering that Ghana was an agrarian community which depended a lot on agriculture.
He stated that there was the need to educate the youth to stop bad practices like dumbing rubbish in gutters, open defecation, among others, as those contributed to flooding which the country experienced as a result of climate change.
He added that since such practices contributed to worsening the country’s
situation causing loss of lives and properties, there was the need to inculcate good practices among the youth and develop innovative ways to teach them to prevent climate change.
The Acting Director of the EPA, Joseph Baffoe stated that the issue of ozone layer depletion was also a worry, and hence the need to educate the youth to enable them understand the difference between ozone layer depletion and climate change.
He said Ghana contributed to the depletion of the ozone by using certain chemical that depleted it, adding that the country was a signatory to the Montreal protocol which gave signatory countries the obligation to help solve the problem.
He said the UNDP had collaborated with signatory countries including Ghana to organize programmes to implement strategies to prevent the depletion and create awareness among the youth, adding that it was one of the reasons to target the youth and educate them enable them contribute their quota to prevent the depletion of the ozone.
From Ama Tekyiwaa Ampadu Agyeman, Koforidua
For the first time in its seven-year history, the celebrated Guinea Fowl Bazaar has been brought to Accra, marking a significant expansion of an event that has, for the past six years, been a staple in Tamale.
The two-day cultural and culinary festival, held from May 1–2, drew over 500 patrons and featured nearly 20 vendors, to promote Northern Ghana’s rich food culture particularly guinea fowl delicacies.
Hosted by By Faith Catering Services, the bazaar brought together traditional leaders, cultural groups, food entrepreneurs, and government representatives in a display of heritage and enterprise.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Angelo Dogbe, the Northern Regional Director of the Ghana Tourism Authority underscored the importance of promoting indigenous cuisine as a tool for economic development and cultural preservation. Chiefs from the Northern Region also graced the occasion, lending traditional authority and reinforcing the cultural significance of the festival.
A major highlight of the bazaar was a series of captivating cultural performances representing the diverse tribes of the Northern Region. Attendees were treated to traditional music, dance, and attire, transforming the venue into a lively tapestry of Northern identity and pride.
Vendors expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to showcase their products to a new audience in the capital. Many noted increased visibility, networking opportunities, and strong sales throughout the two-day event.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of By Faith Catering Services, Mrs. Matilda Zenabu Pipio described the Accra edition as a strategic move to broaden the reach of the festival and create new economic pathways for vendors and producers from the north.
She announced plans to make the Accra bazaar an annual event, emphasizing its potential to boost employment, promote guinea fowl production, and introduce more Ghanaians to the unique flavours of Northern cuisine.
She said, the event is a platform for cultural exchange, economic empowerment, and national unity through food.
She commended partners and called on more organisers to support and invest in initiatives like this.
Meanwhile, the organizers of Guinea fowl Bazaar paid a courtesy call to the Editor of Spectator, Mrs. Georgina Naa-Maku Quaittoo and Mr. David Adadevoh, Acting Editor of The Ghanaian Times.
Both editors lauded the initiatives and encouraged the organizers to sustain it.
Organizers for the initiative and called on stakeholders and cooperate bodies to support this good course.
By Geoffrey Buta.
MTN Ghana has hosted more than 200 students from various educational institutions in Accra for an engaging, hands-on technology immersion at MTN House, bringing classroom theory to life and fueling interest in STEM and digital innovation.
Students from Ashesi University, Ghana International School, Cradle Star Academy, and Kinderland School explored MTN Ghana’s rich history, core values, customer-focused innovations, and digital transformation agenda.
They were introduced to the company’s sustainability and social impact initiatives, spanning education, youth empowerment and community development. A key highlight of the visits was a tour of MTN Ghana’s Network Operations Centre (NOC) and data centres.
The students gained first-hand exposure to the advanced technology, systems, and expertise powering seamless connectivity for millions daily – offering a rare look into how MTN ensures network performance, security, and resilience.
Speaking on the initiative, the Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer at MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, noted, “Hosting students at MTN House reflects our commitment to shaping Ghana’s digital future. As we deliver our Ambition 2030 strategy, we are deepening investments in youth development through programmes like the Bright Scholarship, the MTN Digital Skills Academy, and collaborations on the One Million Coders Programme and the Girls in ICT initiative led by the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation.”
Paschal Paaga, Manager for IT Projects Implementation, emphasised the importance of experiential learning.
‘’By opening our doors, we are helping to bridge the gap between academia and industry. We want young people to see the real-world impact of technology and be inspired to pursue careers in STEM.”
For many participants, the experience was transformative. Maame Sapomaa, a Level 300 Information Systems student from Ashesi University, shared, “The visit was incredibly inspiring. Everything we have learned in the classroom came to life, and we were exposed to new concepts beyond our studies. It has motivated me even more to pursue a career in technology.”
As MTN Ghana advances its Ambition 2030 vision, the company remains committed to driving digital inclusion, platform-led innovation, and building strategic partnerships that support Ghana’s long-term socio-economic development.
