News Desk Report
Accra, Ghana – A prominent Ghanaian scholar is calling for collective action to address the growing impacts of climate change on urban life, stressing that urgent intervention is needed now.
Prof. Yaw Agyeman Boafo, an Associate Professor at the Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, shared these comments during a segment on the Research and Innovation Directorate-led Programme on Radio Univers, where he discussed the topic “Heat, Floods and Drought: What Climate Change Means for Urban Life.”
“Climate change is no longer a distant threat, but a reality that’s already affecting our daily lives,” Prof. Boafo said. “We need to work together to address the interconnected risks of heat, floods, and drought, which are having devastating impacts on our livelihoods, health, and infrastructure.”
Prof. Boafo emphasized the value of community-led initiatives and collaboration among policymakers, researchers, and individuals to foster resilience in urban areas. “We need to invest in urban greening, better drainage systems, and climate-sensitive housing designs,” he stated.
He underscored that tackling climate change requires a collective effort, with everyone having a role to play. “We can’t rely on government alone to solve this problem,” he said. “We need to take ownership and participate in climate awareness and sustainable practices in our communities.”
Practical ways to build resilience in cities include investing in urban greening, improved drainage systems, climate-sensitive housing, water storage and reuse, and expanding public spaces that help lower heat exposure.
As Ghana faces mounting climate risks, Prof. Boafo’s message is clear: it’s time for collective action to address the impacts of climate change on urban life.
Source: www.climatewatchonline.com
