Communities in Ada West, Ada East, and Anloga districts are set to benefit from a $14 million project designed to boost climate resilience and improve livelihoods along Ghana’s coastline.
The Coastal Community Resilience Improvement Project in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, funded by the Adaptation Fund, will run for four years. It aims to protect vulnerable communities from rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and declining fish stocks.
In Ghana, the project focuses on practical solutions. It will build protective infrastructure, support climate-smart farming and aquaculture, and restore mangrove forests. Local residents will also receive training in new skills to help them adapt and earn sustainable incomes.
Unlike past projects that struggled to connect with communities, this one puts local people at the center. Implementing partners will work directly with residents to design and deliver the interventions.
“This project goes beyond just protecting the coastline,” said a representative from the Ministry of Environment. “It creates real economic opportunities for people who have suffered for years.”
Local officials in Ada and Anloga welcomed the initiative. They believe it will help farmers, fisherfolk, and young people build more secure futures.
With construction and training expected to begin soon, project teams hope to make quick progress. By focusing on both protection and income, the initiative aims to create long-term resilience and restore hope across Ghana’s coastal districts.
