AsKGovSRM-Ghana
Project Detail
To create evidence and guidance towards streamlining SRM knowledge and governance systems in Ghana in providing more efficient recommendations for ethical, policy and social practices in Ghana.
- Specific CSIR Thematic area:Climate Change, Environmental Change and Green Economy
- Collaborating institutions/partnership: University of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast and NSF National Centre for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).
- Duration:2 years
- Funding source (donor):Degrees Initiative
Participating scientists (with PI)
Senior Research Scientist
Project Team Member
Project Team Member
Senior Research Scientist
Assistant Research Scientist
Project Team Member
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Specific Objective
Specifically, the project seeks to:
- To document state of knowledge and policies relevant to SRM
- To identify research and policy related gaps, innovations and institutional improvements for co-learning on SRM
- To develop recommendations, research priorities and guidelines to inform policy processes and knowledge improvements toward more efficient strategies for achieving enhanced SRM goals
- To co-design a road map towards more ambitious policy and research adoption, and implementation process at the regional scale based on the multi-national evidence.
Results Achieved in the Quarter:
During the reporting quarter, a writeshop was conducted from 10–13 March 2026 to advance project outputs and deliverables, resulting in the development of two policy briefs. Additionally, Dr. Letsa and Micheal Ampoe participated in the Africa Climate Intervention Research Hub’s workshop on Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) held from 19–20 February 2026 in Accra, Ghana. The project team also took part in Ghana’s National High-Level Technical Convening on SRM, organized under the Office of the Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability in Accra, where the AskGovSRM Project presented an overview and key findings.
Way Forward
As a way forward, the project will prioritize the completion of two manuscripts currently under development: “Enhancing Multi-Stakeholder Engagement and Impact on Solar Radiation Management (SRM) in Ghana: Insights from a Net-Map Analysis” and “Assessing Public Understanding and Governance Expectations of Solar Radiation Management in Ghana.”
In addition, a collaborative research and knowledge exchange visit to the Philippines is scheduled for 13–17 April 2026 under the AskGovSRM project, to be followed by a reciprocal hosting of partners from the Philippines in Ghana from 20–25 July 2026.
A policy dialogue is also planned for July 2026 to further disseminate findings and engage key stakeholders. The project will conclude this phase with the completion of all outstanding outputs and deliverables.
In addition, a collaborative research and knowledge exchange visit to the Philippines is scheduled for 13–17 April 2026 under the AskGovSRM project, to be followed by a reciprocal hosting of partners from the Philippines in Ghana from 20–25 July 2026.
A policy dialogue is also planned for July 2026 to further disseminate findings and engage key stakeholders. The project will conclude this phase with the completion of all outstanding outputs and deliverables.
