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In the Global South, where agriculture forms the backbone of rural livelihoods, farmers face ongoing challenges, including limited access to modern agricultural technologies and climate change impacts.
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Cooking on firewood and coal increases air pollution and ill health. Some of the dangers include stunted growth in children and undernutrition in children and adults. Babies who’ve been exposed to charcoal and firewood smoke while in the womb can have reduced birth weight.
Financial institutions in Ghana are increasingly considering ESG and sustainability factors when deciding where to allocate funding. Some banks and financial institutions such as Ecobank Ghana Limited have created special departments for ESG. Some of these banks are seeking funding support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to finance ESG projects.
This Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) expansion is backed by a £2.35mn (US$3.04mn) commitment from Shell Foundation, co-funded with the UK Government through its Transforming Energy Access (TEA) platform.
Through collaboration, fossil fuel and renewable energy companies can develop innovative solutions to decarbonize energy production, reduce Ghana’s dependence on imported fuels, and enhance energy security. Renewable energy technologies, such as solar and wind power, can provide a stable and sustainable source of electricity.
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The study examines how prepaid metering systems in Ghana’s urban poor communities exacerbate energy poverty due to affordability and reliability issues, suggesting the need for a redefined energy access approach and increased investment in renewable energy.
Wahu Mobility has become the first manufacturer of electric bicycles in Ghana, Africa. Founded by British-born entrepreneur Valerie Labi, the company is set to transform the last-mile delivery sector, addressing the challenges of expensive, unreliable, and highly polluting transportation in Ghana’s capital city, Accra.

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