By A Partner at Makers and Partners (MAP), a chartered accountancy firm, has urged Ghanaians to embrace the Green Ghana concept by planting more trees to combat climate change and restore ecosystems.
Wilfred Neneh Addico emphasized the need for proactive measures to mitigate the effects of greenhouse gases and combat climate change, considering the significant impact of global warming.
“We are seeing sea levels rising, flooding, and heat waves; the solution to mitigate some of these effects is planting trees. I urge Ghanaians to plant trees and also protect them by not cutting them down,” said Mr. Addico.
Mr. Addico delivered these remarks during a tree-planting event held in partnership with Mothercare International School to mark this year’s World Environment Day.
The event aimed to educate children about climate change issues and involved planting 150 tree seedlings at the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) Critical Care and Emergency Hospital, initiating efforts to address climate change.
Emphasizing the firm’s dedication, Mr. Addico pledged continuous monitoring and nurturing of the trees to promote their growth and environmental protection.
He also highlighted one of MAP’s service lines, which encompasses Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Mr. Asirifi Boakye, the Headmaster of Mothercare International School, emphasized the pivotal role of children in mitigating the impacts of climate change within their schools and communities.
He stressed the need to create more awareness about tree planting.
“Tree planting is part of our school’s curriculum to inculcate the habit in our pupils. These pupils are expected to practice and implement this in their homes and communities,” Mr Boakye said.
He underscored the crucial role of the environment in sustaining society and urged for collective responsibility to combat environmental degradation.
Michelle, a pupil from the school, also addressed the audience, emphasizing the significant role children play in protecting the environment and highlighting their civic responsibilities.
“Trees purify the air and help combat climate change,” she said, pledging to nurture the trees being planted.
