Bekwai, Ashanti Region – Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 - A training workshop has been held in Bekwai to introduce the Climate Risk and Vulnerability Information Portal (CRVIP)—a new digital tool aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness and environmental planning at the local level.
Organized by the African Foundation for Climate Change and Sustainable Development (AFCCSD) with support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and UNEP, the session brought together officials from the Bekwai Municipal Assembly, EPA, NADMO, civil society, and the Ghana Police Service.
CRVIP provides real-time data, geospatial mapping, and climate risk analysis to help municipalities better respond to threats like floods, droughts, and erosion. Facilitators, including Prof. Thompson Annor of KNUST, stressed the need for data-driven governance in facing climate challenges.
Municipal Coordinating Director, Ms. Sheila Rosetta Arthur, welcomed the initiative, noting the platform would guide development planning and emergency response.
Participants praised the platform's potential and called for more nationwide training sessions. The initiative is being hailed as a major step toward building climate-resilient communities in Ghana.
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