Understanding the National Determined Contributions and National Adaptation Plans and their implications for the private sector

Climate change, one of the most defining challenges of development planning, requires balancing economic growth with responsible environmental action. Under the Paris Agreement, each country must outline how it intends to reduce emissions, protect its people and economy, and further enhance resilience to climate risks. Ghana’s response to this global obligation is captured in two key documents: the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). Together, ...

By Prince Adu-Owusu