The political economy of Ghana’s climate change policy : perceptions of stakeholders in the Tema Industrial Area

Abstract

Climate change is a defining topical issue in modern development discourse and debate. This is because the negative impacts expected to befall society would erode the gains made in development. Ghana is of no exception to these negative impacts. Flooding, drought, reduced power supply from the Akosombo Hydroelectric Plant, poor agricultural yields are some of the impacts that Ghana may have to grapple. Surprisingly, most literature contributing to climate change in Ghana mainly concentrate on the agricultural sector. The perceptions of the key actors in the industries about climate change require attention like the agriculture sector. It is argued by climate scientists that there is a more significant source of GHG emissions that originate from industrial activities. An analysis of the perceptions about climate change knowledge, policy implementation and the extent that industries may be affected by its impacts in TIA could inform policy decisions about Ghana's climate actions.