Youth, Media and Experts Unite at University of Ghana to Advance Climate Communication

A recent gathering at the University of Ghana marked a practical step toward changing how Africa tells its climate story. The three-day training for the southern sector focused on giving young professionals the analytical and storytelling tools they need to drive systemic change. 

Organised by the Africa Climate Collaborative at the University of Ghana, the Climate and Development Knowledge Network Ghana, and Joy News, the programme aimed to ensure that environmental shifts are reported with clarity and the professionalism the topic demands. 

This effort is an investment in a resilient future, helping reporters explain the effects of climate change while highlighting sustainable solutions that work for the continent. During the sessions, a cohort of youth, academia and media experts collaborated to bridge the gap between complex science and public awareness. 

Professor Christopher Gordon, Deputy Director Technical of the Collaborative at the University of Ghana, spoke about the consequences of climate inaction and stressed that the effects of climate change are no longer threats of the future, but our current reality. 

Mr Eric Kevin Elikem Kotoko of the Forestry Commission of Ghana urged the group of young reporters to use the training to amplify their voices for Africa in their efforts to reach a climate-resilient future. 

The training was led by experienced media professionals, including Evans Mensah and Kweku Owusu Preprah of the Multimedia Group, alongside governance specialist Dr Shelta G. While this recent session focused on the southern part of the country, organisers are already preparing to share details of the upcoming northern sector training shortly.