African Nexus Summit discusses innovative approaches to build climate resilience
The African Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus Summit is currently underway in Kumasi, Ghana, to discuss climate resilience strategies. The summit is part of the EU-funded TRANS-SAHARA project, which aims to develop community-led solutions for sustainable resource management.
Why it matters
Addressing the interconnectedness of water, energy, and food is critical for long-term climate adaptation in regions vulnerable to environmental instability.
Kumasi, July 16, GNA – Researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, development partners and community stakeholders have converged in Kumasi, to deliberate on approaches to building climate resilience and advancing sustainable development.
The event dubbed African Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus Summit forms part of a broader TRANS-SAHARA Project, a flagship European Union Horizon Europe research and innovation initiative implemented across Ghana, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Senegal, Djibouti and Chad.
In Ghana, the project is being implemented by the Technology Consultancy Centre – a Centre for Innovation, Manufacturing and Emerging Technologies (TCC-CIMET) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) with local communities, government institutions and research organizations to develop practical, community-led solutions for climate resilience and sustainable natural resource management.
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