On April 10, 2025, the Regional Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability (RCEES) reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable mobility in Ghana at the Ghana Electric Mobility Stakeholder Dialogue. Held at the Mensvic Grand Hotel in Accra and jointly organized by the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Sustainable Mobility Unit and the NDC Action Project, this high-level forum convened a dynamic group of policymakers, technical experts, private sector leaders, and development partners to chart Ghana’s pathway towards a cleaner, more efficient transport future.
Representing RCEES, I had the honour of delivering a presentation that centered on validating the Operational Framework for Ghana’s E-Mobility Policy Working Group (PWG). This inter-ministerial committee plays a pivotal role in coordinating national efforts aimed at operationalizing Ghana’s National Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy.
In my presentation, I emphasized the urgent imperative for Ghana’s transition to electric mobility. The transport sector currently accounts for nearly 80% of the country’s CO₂ emissions, a stark reality that demands immediate action. Furthermore, the economic burden of air pollution, costing Ghana $1.6 billion annually, adds another layer of urgency. To address these challenges, I highlighted the proposed four Special Interest Groups under the PWG, which are structured to drive targeted interventions:
Regulations and Guidelines
Finance and Logistics
Awareness and Capacity Building
Infrastructure Development
These groups will be instrumental in fostering an inclusive and integrated e-mobility ecosystem, ensuring that Ghana’s EV transition leaves no stakeholder behind. Drawing on valuable input from a diverse range of participants at the Dialogue, we refined the framework to better align with Ghana’s realities and ambitions.
A major highlight of the event was a thought-provoking session by Annika Berlin, the lead speaker and global expert on sustainable mobility from UNEP. Annika’s presentation on Supply Side Regulations (SSR) for Electric Mobility provided global context and policy insights, particularly as they relate to import-driven markets like Ghana. She underscored the importance of aligning national EV policies with ECOWAS standards, improving market readiness, and creating conditions that accelerate EV uptake across West Africa.
The event was chaired with distinction by Professor Eric Ofosu Antwi, who steered the proceedings with deep knowledge and foresight. Mr. Thomas Kankam Adjei, National Coordinator of UNEP’s NDC Action Project in Ghana, delivered a welcoming address that emphasized the significance of policy coherence and collaborative action in achieving Ghana’s climate and energy goals.
Beyond the formal sessions, the dialogue offered an opportunity for rich networking and reconnections. It was personally rewarding to reconnect with industry colleagues and friends such as Noah Bugre and Andrew Boamah Asare, whose ongoing contributions to Ghana’s energy and mobility sectors continue to inspire.
As RCEES, we remain deeply committed to supporting Ghana’s national agenda for electric mobility through research, stakeholder coordination, and capacity development. The insights and feedback garnered from this important stakeholder dialogue will inform our ongoing work as we push forward, together with our partners, towards a cleaner, healthier and economically sound transport future for Ghana.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants, partners, and organizers for making this event a success. The discussions held were not only timely but also signaled a collective resolve to make sustainable mobility a reality.
Stay tuned as RCEES continues to lead and contribute to Ghana’s transformative journey towards electric mobility.
