Ghana Boosts Climate-Smart Agriculture Capacity Through National Training on Super Pollutants
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Key participants were scientists, researchers and policy stakeholders from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Akenten Appiah Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Ministry of Food and Agriculture Crops Directorate, and the Animal Production Division of MOFA.
Ghana Boosts Climate-Smart Agriculture Capacity Through National Training on Super Pollutants
Fumesua, Ashanti Region — July 2025
In a decisive step toward climate-resilient agriculture, the Agroecology and Circular Economy for Ecosystem Services (ACE4ES) Consortium, in partnership with the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice – CGIAR), has successfully held a national training workshop focused on the measurement of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) and agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The three-day workshop, hosted at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Crops Research Institute (CSIR–CRI) from 15th to 17th July 2025, convened scientists, climate officers, researchers, and policy stakeholders dedicated to supporting Ghana’s agriculture-based climate action strategies.
Bridging Science and Policy: Why This Matters
The training aimed to:
- Strengthen Ghana’s Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems
- Enhance implementation of the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
- Promote low-emission, climate-smart, and agroecologically sound farming practices
“This training not only empowers our national researchers with the right tools but also strengthens our credibility as a country to report agricultural emissions accurately and advocate for appropriate climate finance,”
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Key participants were scientists, researchers and policy stakeholders from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Akenten Appiah Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Ministry of Food and Agriculture Crops Directorate, and the Animal Production Division of MOFA. |
Key Topics and Hands-On Demonstrations
Facilitators included:
- Dr. Charles Afriyie, CSIR–CRI Rice Team
- Dr. Eric Owusu Danquah, CSIR–CRI Maize Team
- Dr. Maduabuchi Paul Iboko, GHG specialist from AfricaRice
Topics covered included:
- SLCP and GHG protocols for rice, maize, and livestock
- Methane and nitrous oxide sampling techniques
- Black carbon monitoring and analysis
- Use of emission data collection and calibration tools
- Circular economy practices like compost and biochar integration
Field Innovation in Action
Participants toured experimental plots at the Multicultural Technology Park (MTP), where low-emission innovations such as:
- Biochar-enhanced soils
- Compost integration
- Rice-livestock circular systems
are being tested. Real-time gas sampling and lab-based data interpretation were conducted using CGIAR standards.
Institutional Participation
This training brought together experts and policymakers from:
- CSIR–CRI
- Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) – Crops and Animal Production Divisions
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
- Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED)
A Step Forward for Ghana’s NDC 3.0 Goals
The initiative supports Ghana’s updated NDC 3.0 and aligns with international momentum to curb super pollutants—which contribute significantly to near-term climate change.
With backing from the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) and technical support from AfricaRice, this training reinforces Ghana’s leadership in climate-smart agriculture and science-based policymaking.
📬 For More Information
- Email: info@ace4es.org
- Website: www.ace4es.org
- CSIR–CRI: https://cropsresearch.org
Written by: Nana Yaw Reuben
Published on AgronomyHub – Advancing Sustainable Crop Science in Africa
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