350 Ghana Reducing Our Carbon (G-ROC), a non-governmental organization, together with the Renewable Energy for Communities’ Coalition has hosted a VOTE FOR RE MARCH to demand for Renewable Energy cantered leaders.
According to the organization, it is crucial for political parties to give a clear path on achieving the 10 % RE agenda by 2030.
As Ghana approaches its upcoming elections, 350 Ghana Reducing Our Carbon with support from the Renewable Energy for Communities Coalition, youth groups, civil society organizations (CSOs), and concerned citizens want the government to prioritize renewable energy as part of Ghana`s political agenda.
The group in a peacefully march, submitted a petition to the Parliament of Ghana to demand that Policies are channeled towards renewable energy.
The groups say they are emphasizing on the urgent need to prioritize renewable energy (RE) in Ghana’s political agenda.
The “Vote for RE” campaign is designed to highlight the critical role renewable energy plays in mitigating climate change and promoting sustainable development.
The 2024 theme, “Power up Our Future with Renewable,” underscores the urgent need for political leaders to commit to prioritize renewable energy sources in their manifestos and policy agendas.
The organizations marched from Danquah circle through the Oxford Streets Osu, with placards with various inscriptions such as, “vote for RE”, “Go Ghana go Renewable”, “let’s lead Africa in renewable energy”, “the world is watching” among others.
They finally marched to the Parliament of Ghana to present their petition, demanding that political leaders commit to addressing and prioritizing the RE agenda, which will play a significant role in shaping Ghana’s future.
To this end, the Public Relations Officer of the organizations, Theodora Xatse, presented the petition requesting that all political parties provide detailed responses to their questions, firstly Provide clear targets for increasing renewable energy capacity.
Secondly, give detailed policies to support the development and deployment of renewable energy technologies.
Thirdly, provide specific initiatives to reach Ghana’s goal of 10% renewable energy generation in the power mix by 2030 and lastly demand flag bearers, to tell their plan to incentivize both public and private sector investments in renewable energy technologies as well as provide transparent and measurable goals to achieve the RE targets.
Lastly to ensure that RE Policy, the National Energy Transition framework and Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contribution that would be implemented.
Some leaders from Ghana’s Parliament, including the Deputy Clerk, Ebenezer Djiefror received the petition, urging the climate advocates to continue the fight to redeem the country’s environmental challenges.
He indicated that the environment is crucial for the habitation for all living organisms and the demands are legitimate for all humankind.
The organizations reiterated that the actions are crucial to positioning Ghana as a leader in renewable energy and climate resilience.
They are calling for support to help shape a more sustainable and prosperous future for all Ghanaian.
BY KINGSLEY ADUSEI AMAKYE ONUA TV/3FM
