President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s intention to leverage the European Union (EU)-supported Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) to boost investments in solar, wind, and green hydrogen technologies.
Speaking at the 2025 Ghana-EU Partnership Dialogue in Accra, the President highlighted the country’s firm commitment to a low-carbon future.
JETPs are collaborative initiatives aimed at helping countries transition from fossil fuels, especially coal, in a way that supports communities and workers. These partnerships are backed by international cooperation and funding to support renewable energy expansion, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies.
President Mahama said Ghana’s Energy Transition and Investment Plan, launched in 2023, demonstrates the country’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.
He noted that Ghana is pursuing a diversified energy mix that includes renewable sources, natural gas, and potentially nuclear power, to secure its energy future while lowering emissions.
He added that Ghana’s rich lithium and graphite resources position the country to become a hub for electric vehicle assembly and battery production in West Africa.
“We also appreciate the EU’s backing for our Sustainable Cities Programme, especially in the northern regions of our country,” he said.
According to him, the €14.7 million initiative is already helping transform Tamale, Bolgatanga, Wa, and other regional capitals into inclusive and climate-resilient cities.
On natural resources and the environment, President Mahama celebrated Ghana’s status as the first African nation to issue a Forest Law Enforcement,
Governance and Trade (FLEGT) License, describing it as a mark of leadership in sustainable forestry. With regard to fisheries, he added: “We are also finalising for co-traceability mechanisms and reforming the Fisheries Act to lift the EU Yellow Card.”
He said these efforts reflect their commitment to sustainable trade, environmental stewardship, and compliance with international standards.
Touching on global governance, the President said the world’s current financial and institutional architecture must be reformed. He stated that the UN Security Council must adapt to today’s realities and that financial systems must offer better access to funding, overhaul credit ratings, and provide fairer debt solutions for developing nations.
President Mahama stressed Ghana’s alignment with the EU in advocating for a more representative global order: one where all countries have equal opportunity and voice, regardless of size or wealth.
He emphasized that the Accra Dialogue offered a critical moment to evaluate progress across major themes including economic cooperation, peace and security, governance, migration, and sustainability.
He encouraged all participants to approach the dialogue “with clarity, with openness, and a shared resolve to translate dialogue into action.” He concluded that the EU-Ghana relationship is not only lasting, but growing stronger, saying, “it is evolving”.
“Let us continue to build a fairer, greener, more secure, and more prosperous future for all of us,” he stated.
EU Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Irchad Razaaly, commended Ghana’s role at the United Nations Security Council and its current participation in the Human Rights Council. “I would like to acknowledge the constructive role that Ghana has played at the UN Security Council during its time and as a current member of the Human Rights Council,” he said. “I would like to acknowledge as well Ghana’s unwavering support to increase territorial integrity and sovereignty in the face of the racial migration.”
Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, echoed the need to intensify cooperation on green development. He said Ghana’s climate action plans and conservation efforts are being strengthened by the EU’s backing.
He noted that Ghana seeks the EU’s continued support in unlocking climate finance, carbon market access, and green funds to drive long-term environmental sustainability and inclusive growth.
