The Africa Centre for Nature-Based Climate Action (AC4NCA) is exploring a partnership with Holland Greentech in a move that could reshape approaches to climate-smart agriculture in Ghana and the wider West African region.
A delegation from AC4NCA, led by Acting Executive Secretary, Juliet Osei-Wusu (Mrs), with Project Officer, Emmanuel Ameyaw and Programs Officer Jonathan Kidiyar, visited the Holland Greentech Ghana office in Accra. They were received by Celestina Danso Arhin, West Africa Regional Director for Holland Greentech, alongside Programs Manager Deborah Annobil.
For more than five years, Holland Greentech has been working across Senegal, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Ghana, bringing innovative agricultural solutions to some of the region’s most pressing farming challenges. Their work centers on improving food security, reducing post-harvest losses, and promoting agribusiness as a viable pathway for young people.
One of its flagship initiatives in Ghana is the Adenta Community Garden Project, a model farm sponsored by the Dutch Embassy. The project not only serves as a demonstration hub for sustainable farming techniques but also as a training ground for local farmers, young entrepreneurs, and students. Holland Greentech also partners with agricultural colleges nationwide, offering quarterly training sessions in agribusiness and entrepreneurship, while helping students access funding opportunities to transform ideas into viable businesses.
“Most of our projects are centered within local communities, targeting youth especially,” said Celestina Danso Arhin. “We are keen on arousing the interest of young people in agriculture through modern farming techniques. By doing so, we aim to make agriculture more attractive, profitable, and sustainable.”
The organisation currently runs between five projects in Ghana, spanning areas such as sustainable food production, post-harvest management, and youth-focused agricultural entrepreneurship. Its model combines grassroots engagement with technology-driven solutions, bridging traditional farming practices with modern innovations.
For AC4NCA, the potential collaboration with Holland Greentech fits directly into its mission of advancing nature-based solutions across Africa. Acting Executive Secretary, Mrs Juliet Osei-Wusu, said the Centre views partnerships like this as crucial to achieving climate resilience on the continent.
“One of our key strategic priorities is mentorship,” she explained. “Through our collaboration with Holland Greentech, we aim to engage young people in the development of green enterprises, build sustainable livelihoods, and enhance community resilience to climate change. Their work aligns strongly with our mandate, and together we can scale up innovative solutions that deliver both environmental and social benefits.”
Both organisations underscored the importance of integrating technology with community-driven approaches to address food security challenges. With climate change continuing to threaten agricultural productivity across West Africa, the collaboration is expected to unlock new pathways for scaling climate-smart agriculture, advancing food security, creating jobs for young people, and fostering more sustainable rural economies.
