Africa Climate Collaborative Project – Research Partners
The Africa Climate Collaborative Project at the University of Ghana continues to strengthen its mandate of advancing climate research, resilience building, and sustainable development through strategic partnerships with leading institutions across Ghana and the sub‑region. These collaborations enhance interdisciplinary research, capacity building, data generation, and community-focused interventions that support climate adaptation and mitigate environmental risks.
Below are the distinguished research partners with whom the University of Ghana has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), alongside additional institutional collaborators supporting climate-related research and innovation.
1. Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR)
Institution: University of Cape Coast
Website: https://acecor.ucc.edu.gh/
ACECoR supports high-impact research and training focused on coastal degradation, marine ecosystems, disaster risk resilience, and climate change mitigation. As a World Bank–recognized Centre of Excellence, ACECoR contributes to safeguarding coastal ecosystems and enhancing scientific knowledge on coastal vulnerability.
2. Dodowa Health Research Centre (DHRC)
Institution: Ghana Health Service
Website: https://dodowa-hrc.org/
DHRC conducts high-quality health and demographic research in southern Ghana, addressing maternal and child health, malaria, infectious diseases, and community health systems—areas deeply affected by climate variability.
3. Ejura Agricultural College and Mechanization Centre (EACMC)
Institution: Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Website: https://www.eacmc.edu.gh/
EACMC trains agricultural professionals in climate-smart agriculture, mechanization, and modern food systems—key pillars for climate adaptation in Ghana’s agrarian communities.
4. Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC)
Institution: Ghana Health Service
Website: https://www.kintampo-hrc.org/
KHRC drives multidisciplinary research on climate-sensitive diseases, maternal and child health, air pollution impacts, and public health preparedness. Their climate–health studies directly support national adaptation policies.
5. Navrongo Health Research Centre (NHRC)
Institution: Ghana Health Service
Website: https://navrongo-hrc.org/
NHRC is a nationally recognized hub for demographic and health research, addressing climate-linked health challenges such as meningitis outbreaks, vector-borne diseases, and environmental health dynamics.
6. West African Centre for Water, Irrigation and Sustainable Agriculture (WACWISA)
Institution: University for Development Studies
Website: https://wacwisa.uds.edu.gh/
WACWISA advances research in water resource management, irrigation engineering, sustainable agriculture, and climate resilience. The centre is instrumental in developing innovative technologies and practical solutions for water and food security.
Additional Key Partnerships
7. Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet)
Website: https://www.meteo.gov.gh/
GMet provides essential climate and weather data critical for research modelling, climate forecasting, and early warning systems that inform national adaptation strategies.
8. UG Nkabom Collaborative
Website: https://nkabom.ug.edu.gh/
The Nkabom Collaborative works to transform Ghana’s agri‑food systems through youth-led innovation, nutrition-sensitive development, and climate-smart agriculture.
Conclusion
Through these strategic research partnerships, the University of Ghana is enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration, generating evidence-driven climate solutions, and strengthening national capacity in climate resilience, public health, coastal management, agricultural innovation, and meteorological science. These alliances position the Africa Climate Collaborative Project as a leading platform for impactful climate research and sustainable development across the region.