Ghana climate portal targets young Africans with learning tools for climate action

The Ghana Climate Literacy Portal (GCLP) is seeking to equip more young Africans with the knowledge and resources needed to respond to climate change, as youth advocates gather in Accra to discuss practical solutions to the continent’s environmental challenges.

The digital learning platform is drawing attention at the Regional Conference of Youth Africa (RCOY Africa), where young climate advocates are exploring ways to strengthen youth participation in climate policy and develop recommendations for decision-makers.

Saustine Lusanzu, a Tanzanian climate advocate and founder of the Earth Care Foundation, said access to reliable climate learning materials could help young people move beyond awareness and take practical action in their communities.

Speaking at the conference, he described the portal as an opportunity for African youth to build the knowledge needed to lead environmental change.

“If we can empower young people through literacy material, we can create a generation that is well-knowledgeable and a generation that is able to take action because they know what they are supposed to do,” he said.

His remarks highlight the importance of making climate information accessible to young people and equipping them to contribute meaningfully to climate solutions.

RCOY Africa provides a platform for young leaders to develop proposals and contribute to a shared youth statement outlining their priorities and recommendations for climate policy and decision-making.

However, meaningful participation also depends on access to reliable information, opportunities for collaboration and the ability to apply climate knowledge in practical settings.

Mary-Ann Essilfie-Arhin, who leads the Ghana Climate Literacy Portal, said the platform was designed to connect climate science, policy, practical solutions and advocacy through digital learning.

Since its launch last year, the portal has attracted more than 5,000 learners, according to Essilfie-Arhin.

The team is now looking to expand its course offerings and introduce language tools to reach a wider audience, including French- and Swahili-speaking communities.

The planned changes could make climate learning more accessible to young people across different parts of Africa, particularly those who face language barriers when accessing educational resources.

The portal is also seeking academic and content partners, funding, resource support and technology partnerships to strengthen its reach and capacity.

The portal’s expansion plans come amid growing calls for young people to play a more active role in shaping responses to climate change.

For youth advocates, access to climate literacy resources can help build the understanding needed to engage in policy discussions, identify community-level challenges and develop practical responses.

By expanding its learning resources and language reach, the GCLP hopes to support more young people in moving from climate awareness to informed action.

Its wider impact will depend on how effectively the platform reaches diverse audiences and helps learners apply what they gain from its resources to the environmental challenges facing their communities.