Accra: Humanity Connect, a social club, has organized an education session for students of the University of Ghana on climate change. The students were drawn from both the main and city campuses of the University of Ghana and were sensitized on climate change and its impact on society. The programme was supported by the Global Greengrants Fund.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Anita Baku, Secretary of Humanity Connect, emphasized the critical role tertiary students play as climate change ambassadors. Dr. Baku noted that the programme highlighted the ways in which students could mobilize communities, spread awareness of climate impacts, and become change agents in sustainable practices.
Dr. Baku highlighted that focusing on students is important because they represent a powerful force for change due to their energy and access to networks. She stated that the students' involvement would raise awareness and promote sustainable behaviours on their campuses and beyond.
Dr. Baku further explained that by engaging in climate action, students also develop leadership skills while contributing to global efforts to combat environmental challenges. She elaborated on the actions being taken by students as climate ambassadors, including campus sustainability projects like recycling waste, developing mobile applications for farmers and fishermen to predict the weather, and investing in biogas and waste-to-energy initiatives.
Dr. Baku also stated that being a climate change ambassador helps students become advocates for equitable climate policies. She emphasized that partnerships with universities, NGOs, and the government would play a key role in amplifying the ambassadors' impact. This, she explained, would help build strong networks to broaden reach and foster a united response to climate challenges.