Journalists at the training
Climate Voice Global in alliance with the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) and the Danish Embassy held a training for journalists on how journalists and the media as a whole can raise awareness on climate change, on November 26, 2024 in Accra.
The training was aimed at strengthening the skills and knowledge of journalists, climate reporters and other media professionals in addressing the intersection of climate and democracy.
This training will support journalists and media practitioners by helping them understand the fundamentals of climate change and how it affects our democracy.
A representative for Climate Voice Global, Sarpei Kwadey, mentioned that they are deeply committed to emphasising this crucial aspect, as it holds a special place in driving conversations and actions toward climate sustainability in Ghana.
Mr. Sarpei Kwadey, who also doubled as the project coordinator for the project stated that “There’s a deep linkage with governance, climate sustainability, as well as advocacy, and we are establishing these linkages with the training, as well as ensuring that the journalists learn their strategies in telling these stories to support the efforts of the advocacy.”
The mayor of Accra, Madam Elizabeth Naa Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackey, intimated that the country has a long way to go, but had also come a long way in terms of the climate discussions.
She referred to the President’s desire to make Accra and ultimately Africa as a whole cleaner and her decision to inculcate the good practices of other nations.
She implored journalists to remember to carry the story on, to enlighten the citizenry.
“Let us prove to the world that we are on top of climate change and we are ready and trying to implement the rightful way of doing things in our city,” she said.
By Vera Owusu Sarpong & Ransford Wletsu