Ghana

Ghana is prone to floods, coastal erosion, epidemics and droughts. Micro seismic studies indicate that southern Ghana is prone to earthquakes. In 2007, severe floods hit the northern parts of Ghana causing human fatalities and infrastructural damage. Climate change in Ghana is projected to affect its vital water resources, energy supplies, crop production and food security. With its three northern regions the most vulnerable, Ghana is already experiencing increased extreme weather conditions with higher incidences and more prolonged periods of floods and droughts. 

In 2010, at the request of the Resident Coordinator, CADRI provided support to the Government by participating in the Strategic Partnership for Preparedness (SPP) National Response Capacity Assessment, a project aimed at building on a diversified partnership at global, regional and national level by providing a holistic approach and methodology in assessing and developing national capacity for effective response. The SPP National Response Capacity Assessment was conducted in October 2010 by a multidisciplinary team with experts in the areas of disaster management, emergency preparedness, response and disaster risk reduction (DRR). The recommendations and priority activities of the SPP Assessment were incorporated into the National Plan of Action for DRR and Climate Change Adaptation (2011-2015) was developed by the Government with support from CADRI. The National Plan of Action is currently under implementation by the Government and key partners.