EPA projects increase in drought and floods

The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, is projecting that drought and floods in the country are going to increase. 

These will impact negatively on the economy due to the effects on the energy sector. 

A  Senior Lecturer with the University for Development Studies, Dr. Raymond Kasie, made the point at the Post COP23 Press Conference organised by the EPA in Accra. 

He said the number of floods and drought counted in the past 40 years is going to increase. He said a collective decision needs to be taken because any of the climate issues affect the economy. 

Dr. Kasie said last years, the African Negotiation Team crossed a hurdle by convincing the developed countries to finally accept agriculture as an essential tool to address climate change. 

The Principal Programme Officer in charge of Vulnerability and Adaptation at the EPA, Antwi Bosiako Amoah, said developing countries need to develop strategies to deal with climate change.

He said all sectors that will be impacted on by climate change, like agric, energy, health and tourism must factor in adaptation measures, as part of their activities.

Though the African group of negotiators was commended for their work, participation of young lawyers and media practitioners were recommended during climate change negotiation meetings.

Story by Joyce Gyekye.
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