Climate Talks 2026: ‘Climate resilience is not a conversation for experts alone; but all of us’ – German Ambassador to Ghana

The German Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshöft, has made a clarion call for inclusive participation in the talk about climate change, saying the conversation cannot be left for the experts alone. 

He says since the development affects humanity, irrespective of location or status, it is prudent that the discussion is prioritised to ensure the issue is properly appreciated.

Landshöft, giving his opening remarks at the beginning of the Climate Talks 2026 in Tamale, on the theme; ‘Building climate security resilience in Ghana’, indicated that “Climate resilience is not a conversation for experts alone; it’s a conversation for all of us.”

The climate change conversation has become critical following the global rise in temperatures, with Ghana experiencing some related risks.

Experts have warned of the devastating impacts on the country’s agriculture, water resources, and economy.

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), has projected that the country is set to face more frequent and intense droughts, floods, and heatwaves, threatening food security and livelihoods.

Rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns are altering the growing seasons, affecting crop yields, and impacting the livelihoods of farmers.

According to the Ambassador, Climate Talks is an initiative of the German Federal Foreign Office which was launched to raise awareness, foster dialogue and create space for people to share experiences and solutions.

He indicated that the effect of the change in climate is dire, considering the cascading pressure it generates from livelihoods to communities.

“Changes in climate are increasingly affecting how people live, work and provide for their families. When livelihoods come under pressure, communities come under pressure too.”

The event would be replicated across other regions of the country to carry the conversation to the masses.