The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has emphasized Ghana’s determination to push COP27 to deliver on its commitment to double financing for climate adaptation efforts on the continent.

The President said this at the Virtual Climate Adaptation Summit, on Monday, 5th September 2022, in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

President Akufo-Addo highlighted the woes of developing nations, particularly Africa, due to the repercussions of the pandemic.

He stressed that the economic consequences of the situation have stretched the resources of African countries including Ghana, especially on the international financial and money markets.

President Akufo-Addo said he was confident that, Africa Adaptation Acceleration Programme is the solution to the crisis.

He was quick to add that, the time for solidarity is now and called on developed countries to make good on their commitment.