The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action (AC4NCA) has opened talks with the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Accra, seeking to deepen cooperation on climate resilience and sustainable development efforts in Africa.
The high-level meeting, held on Wednesday, June 23, brought together officials from AC4NCA and the Dutch Embassy to explore ways of aligning their work in climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and nature-based solutions (NbS).
AC4NCA’s delegation was led by the Centre’s Board Chair, Rev Dr Joyce Aryee, a respected stateswoman and advocate for environmental stewardship. She was joined by Ag. Executive Secretary Juliet Osei-Wusu, Project Developer Emmanuel Ameyaw, and Program Officer Jonathan Kidiyar.
Senior Policy Officer for Climate, Environment, and Water, Rory Wood, welcomed the team on behalf of the Embassy.
Rev. Dr. Aryee outlined the Centre’s vision to drive Africa-led, science-backed, and community-rooted climate action. She emphasized that the AC4NCA was established to advance the restoration of degraded ecosystems and build climate-resilient livelihoods through nature-based approaches.
“By working together, we believe we can co-create practical, inclusive, and sustainable solutions that benefit both people and the planet.” She said.
Rev Dr Aryee also commended the Netherlands for its longstanding support to Ghana in the fields of agroecology and coastal resilience.
“These are critical areas where our visions align,” she added. “There is great potential to do more together.”
Mr Wood praised AC4NCA’s focus on practical, locally-driven climate solutions. He affirmed that the Dutch Embassy was keen to support initiatives that empower communities and build capacity for long-term environmental sustainability.
He also pledged to facilitate the connection of AC4NCA with Dutch institutions, climate networks, and international organizations that could support joint programming and innovations.
“We are here to make sure that we connect the right people to the right stakeholders,” Mr Wood said.
Both parties expressed commitment to building a structured partnership. Officials of AC4NCA discussed potential pilot projects and capacity-building programmes that could be rolled out in Ghana. The meeting ended with an agreement to sustain technical engagement in the coming months.
The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action is positioning itself as a regional hub for advancing nature-based climate action in Africa. Its work spans ecosystem restoration, climate adaptation, and policy advocacy with a strong emphasis on building local capacity, focusing on women and young people.
