Ghana Youth Guide trains 105 community leaders and students in Northern Region on climate action, advocacy, and sustainable agriculture

The Ghana Youth Guide (GYG) has concluded a two-day Climate Action, Advocacy, and Assets Mapping Training Workshop in Savelugu, Northern Region, bringing together 105 community leaders and second-cycle students from Tolon District and Savelugu Municipality.

The training, held under the Resilient Roots of Change (R2C) intervention, aimed to enhance inclusive climate resilience and promote sustainable agricultural practices at the community level.

The workshop attracted traditional authorities, teachers, clergy, media representatives, government officials, civil society organisations, and local group leaders. Participants engaged in capacity-building sessions designed to empower youth advocates, spark climate-justice conversations, and map local assets to strengthen resilience.

Mr Prince Chentiwuni Abdul-Fataw, Executive Director of GYG, emphasised the importance of equipping young people with practical knowledge and advocacy tools to champion environmental sustainability and contribute to national development goals.

Development Practitioner Mr Shani Mahama highlighted agriculture as the backbone of Ghana’s economy, urging young people to pursue agribusiness to create jobs, ensure food security, and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on rural livelihoods.

Teachers and students also voiced their support for the initiative. Mr Abubakari Abdul Majeed of Savelugu Senior High School encouraged students to approach agriculture as a viable business capable of generating wealth, improving livelihoods, and sustaining the environment.

Master Mohammed Alhassan, a student, expressed gratitude to GYG for exposing participants to critical issues in agriculture, climate change, and food security.

The workshop additionally facilitated the creation of local community structures to lead climate action and advocacy initiatives in Tolon and Savelugu, ensuring continuity and local ownership of the R2C intervention.