Ghana VP Urges ECOWAS Unity to Address Climate, Displacement and Insecurity
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang called on ECOWAS member states to strengthen cooperation on climate change, environmental degradation, displacement and insecurity.
In Brief
- •Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku‑Agyemang called on ECOWAS member states to strengthen cooperation on climate change, environmental degradation, displacement and insecurity.
- •The call was made during the Second 2026 Parliamentary Seminar and Second Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament in Accra, Sept. 21‑23, 2026.
- •She highlighted the need for coordinated early‑warning systems, climate finance and regional integration, citing the Ghana‑Togo joint border force as an example.
- •Opoku‑Agyemang linked youth opportunities to peace and security, urging investment in education, skills and resilient livelihoods.
- •The Vice President emphasized ECOWAS’s role in shaping policy, accountability and collective action to turn commitments into results.
Why It Matters
West Africa faces escalating climate‑driven environmental degradation, population displacement and insecurity that threaten livelihoods, food security and regional stability. By urging ECOWAS to adopt coordinated responses, the Vice President seeks to strengthen collective resilience, improve trade and movement, and secure a safer future for millions of citizens across the region.
Key Details
- Event Date
- September 21‑23, 2026
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
- Seminar Theme
- Climate Change as a Driver of Environmental Degradation, Population Displacement and Rising Insecurity
- Early Warning Systems
- Call for stronger regional coordination and data sharing
- Regional Integration Example
- Ghana‑Togo Joint Border Force
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