Accra:Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of the Centre for CSR, West Africa, John Kojo Williams, has urged Ghana's creative, cultural, and events industries to adopt sustainable practices to combat climate change. He emphasized the urgent reality of climate change and its impact on lives, economies, and creative futures.
According to Ghana Web, Williams made these remarks in light of the Centre's partnership with the upcoming Climate x Culture Summit 2026. The summit aims to promote environmentally friendly practices among event organizers, artists, and influencers. Scheduled for October 22, 2026, at the Google Artificial Intelligence Community Centre in Accra, the event is themed 'Designing Sustainable Creative Experiences for Africa.'
Williams stressed the importance of translating sustainability commitments into actionable measures, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. He highlighted the need for these commitments to be more than mere intentions, advocating for practical efforts to address climate change.
The Centre's partnership with the summit underscores its dedication to integrating sustainability into culture, art, and daily activities. By providing the creative and events industries with tools for sustainable production, the Centre aims to infuse change into the future.
Founder of the Climate x Culture Summit, Kenneth Darko, stated that the event would result in practical outcomes, including the Accra Climate Culture Accord and a Sustainable Event Production Guide for Ghana. Additionally, the summit plans to establish a network of climate and culture practitioners to foster sustainable practices in the regional events industry.
For over 14 years, the Centre for CSR, West Africa, has supported businesses through sustainability training, advocacy, policy development, and strategy implementation, organizing numerous sustainability events with various stakeholders.