Samuel Abu Jinapor and Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor and the Minister for Energy Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh are participating in the UK-Africa Ministerial Roadshow on Industrial Decarbonization, at the invitation of the UK government.
The forum which is currently taking place in London is being attended by the UK Minister of State for International Trade, Nigel Huddleston and other Ministers.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the industrial sector continued to be the second largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the world after power generation last year, contributing around nine gigatonnes of emissions to the global energy system.
Jinapor said decarbonizing the industrial sector is essential to our effort to reach net zero, and President Akufo-Addo’s administration is still completely committed to doing so.
He shared Ghana’s experience with industrial decarbonization during a panel discussion with ministers from Mauritius and Ethiopia.
Jinapor focused particular on the mining industry, discussing our policies for energy-efficient mining practises, sustainable and responsible exploitation of mineral resources, the use of renewable energy sources and cutting-edge mining techniques, as well as responsible ecosystem management for climate action.
He also discussed potential in our mining sector with investors, including those in exploration, refinement, downstream production, and mine support services.
“The Akufo-Addo government is steadfastly devoted to playing it part in the battle against climate change through efforts in mining, forestry, and land use, despite the fact that we are among the least responsible contributors to the problem,” he said.
In order to achieve net zero, Government will keep working with all stakeholders for the sustainable exploitation of our natural resources. Mining and sustainability do not have to coexist in conflict.
