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Ghana displeased with US' exit from Paris climate deal
Ghana displeased with US' exit from Paris climate deal
By: Nii Ammui Fio | 2 mins read
Ghana has expressed disappointment with the United States' recent decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement, which was seen as a key international effort to combat climate change.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana's Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, voiced the country's discontent during his appearance before the Appointments Committee on January 30.
"Let me register our unhappiness at the latest withdrawal by the United States of America from the Paris Climate Accord. That was a very key intervention in the climate change agenda. Ghana played a leading role under former President Mahama when he was president at the time," Ablakwa stated, emphasizing the importance of the agreement and Ghana's involvement in its advocacy.
While acknowledging the disruption caused by the US exit, Ablakwa assured that Ghana will continue its efforts to engage with other global leaders in the fight against climate change.
"That has clearly created a disruption but we will continue to urge our big brothers and sisters to come back to the climate change agenda and to commit to a new global order to climate issues," he added.
On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump officially confirmed that the United States had filed its notice of withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord.
This decision, effective on January 27, 2026, marks the second time the US has exited the agreement since Trump’s first term, despite the continued participation of nearly every other nation in efforts to tackle climate change.
The Paris Climate Agreement, which was adopted in 2015 by 195 countries, aims to limit global temperature rise to below 2°C, with an aspiration to keep it below 1.5°C. The agreement emphasizes reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting developing countries in their climate mitigation and adaptation efforts.
Although the US exit poses challenges, the agreement remains intact, as other countries reaffirm their commitment to addressing global warming. In light of the US’s departure, philanthropist Michael Bloomberg’s foundation has pledged to cover the shortfall in funding to ensure continued progress in climate action.
