['GH – INDC Republic of Ghana Ghana’s intended nationally determined contribution (INDC) and accompanying explanatory noteIn preparing and submitting its INDC, Ghana is mindful of its international obligations as a Party to the UNFCCC while simultaneously pursuing a national development agenda that seeks to achieve the long-standing objective of becoming a fully-fledged middle-income economy. Ghana’s response to the threats posed to this objective by the impacts of climate change has been to pursue coordinated domestic policy actions that in effect seek to develop a policy framework that integrates adaptation, mitigation and other climate related policies within broader development policies and planning in order to safeguard developmental gains from the impacts of climate change and build a climate resilient economy.', 'Ghana’s response to the threats posed to this objective by the impacts of climate change has been to pursue coordinated domestic policy actions that in effect seek to develop a policy framework that integrates adaptation, mitigation and other climate related policies within broader development policies and planning in order to safeguard developmental gains from the impacts of climate change and build a climate resilient economy. At the multilateral level, Ghana reaffirms its resolve to support global efforts to define a common future that seeks to safeguard the collective interest of all nations by supporting a global agreement that is fair, ambitious and balanced, respects the right of nations to pursue sustainable development, and above all gives equal opportunities to all nations and their citizens, to pursue and realise their future aspirations.', 'At the multilateral level, Ghana reaffirms its resolve to support global efforts to define a common future that seeks to safeguard the collective interest of all nations by supporting a global agreement that is fair, ambitious and balanced, respects the right of nations to pursue sustainable development, and above all gives equal opportunities to all nations and their citizens, to pursue and realise their future aspirations. At the milestone 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) held in Durban, South Africa in December 2011, the Parties decided to “develop a protocol, another legal instrument or an agreed outcome with legal force under the Convention applicable to all Parties” for adoption at the twenty-first session of the COP and for it to come into effect and be implemented from 2020.', 'At the milestone 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) held in Durban, South Africa in December 2011, the Parties decided to “develop a protocol, another legal instrument or an agreed outcome with legal force under the Convention applicable to all Parties” for adoption at the twenty-first session of the COP and for it to come into effect and be implemented from 2020. Parties agreed that their work will address inter alia, mitigation, adaptation, finance, technology development and transfer, transparency of action and support, and capacity building. At COP 19 in Warsaw, Parties agreed to advance their work by focusing on the elements of the new agreement.', 'At COP 19 in Warsaw, Parties agreed to advance their work by focusing on the elements of the new agreement. The Warsaw Conference was also very significant in that for the first time in Decision 1/CP 19, Parties were invited to “initiate or intensify domestic preparations for their intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs), without prejudice to the legal nature of the contributions”. The decision also requested the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action to identify by the 20th session of the COP, the information that Parties will provide when putting forward their contributions, without prejudice to the legal nature of the contributions.', 'The decision also requested the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action to identify by the 20th session of the COP, the information that Parties will provide when putting forward their contributions, without prejudice to the legal nature of the contributions. Ghana holds the view that the INDCs should cover mitigation, adaptation, finance technology, capacity building and transparency and agrees with the common position of Africa that: The INDCs should conform fully with the Convention; Respect its differentiation between developed and developing countries; Build on established Convention obligations, particularly relating to means of implementation; and Enable developing countries, particularly, African countries, to fully participate in the global effort to achieve the Convention’s objective, with regards to both mitigation and adaptation, in line with the Convention’s provisions.Ghana’s INDC builds on other national documents prepared and submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in fulfilment of its obligations under the Convention.', 'Ghana holds the view that the INDCs should cover mitigation, adaptation, finance technology, capacity building and transparency and agrees with the common position of Africa that: The INDCs should conform fully with the Convention; Respect its differentiation between developed and developing countries; Build on established Convention obligations, particularly relating to means of implementation; and Enable developing countries, particularly, African countries, to fully participate in the global effort to achieve the Convention’s objective, with regards to both mitigation and adaptation, in line with the Convention’s provisions.Ghana’s INDC builds on other national documents prepared and submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in fulfilment of its obligations under the Convention. These include the National Communications, Biennial Update Reports, Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) and Technology Needs Assessment (TNAs).', 'These include the National Communications, Biennial Update Reports, Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) and Technology Needs Assessment (TNAs). Ghana sees finance as an essential part of the whole INDC process. The scope of finance from the developed countries must address mitigation, adaptation, and technology transfer and development in developing countries. It should not be solely focused on mitigation. Ghana as a Party to the UNFCCC and also to the Kyoto Protocol is committed to meeting its commitments in order to contribute its fair share to the attainment of the objective of the Convention. In view of this and in accordance with Decisions 1/CP.19 and 1/CP.20, the Republic of Ghana is pleased to communicate its INDC and associated explanatory note to facilitate the clarity, transparency, and understanding of our contribution.', 'In view of this and in accordance with Decisions 1/CP.19 and 1/CP.20, the Republic of Ghana is pleased to communicate its INDC and associated explanatory note to facilitate the clarity, transparency, and understanding of our contribution. 2. Ghana’s contributions Based on its national circumstances, Ghana has put forward mitigation and adaptation actions in its INDC. The inclusion of both mitigation and adaptation in the INDC resonate with the medium-term development agenda (Ghana Shared Growth Development Agenda II – GSGDA 2), the anticipated 40-year socio-economic transformational plan and the universal sustainable development goals. In all, 20 mitigation and 11 adaptation programme of actions1 in 7 priority economic sectors are being proposed for implementation in the 10- year period (2020-2030).', 'In all, 20 mitigation and 11 adaptation programme of actions1 in 7 priority economic sectors are being proposed for implementation in the 10- year period (2020-2030). The implementation of the actions are expected to help attain low carbon climate resilience through effective adaptation and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction in the following priority sectors: Sustainable land use including food security Climate proof infrastructure Equitable social development Sustainable mass transportation Sustainable energy security Sustainable forest management; and Alternative urban waste management. These 31 programme of actions will drive the strategic focus of a “10-year post-2020 enhanced climate action plan” that would be developed after Paris. In the 10-year period, Ghana needs USD 22.6 billion in investments from domestic and international public and private sources to finance these actions.', 'In the 10-year period, Ghana needs USD 22.6 billion in investments from domestic and international public and private sources to finance these actions. USD 6.3 billion is expected to be mobilized from domestic sources whereas the USD 16.3 billion will come from international support. 1 “Programme of actions” are specific actions Ghana will implement in order to achieve the broad objectives set out in the “Policy actions”2.1 Mitigation goal Ghana’s emission reduction goal is to unconditionally lower its GHG emissions by 15 percent relative to a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario emission of 73.95MtCO2e2 by 2030. An additional 30 percent emission reduction is attainable on condition that external support is made available to Ghana to cover the full cost of implementing the mitigation action (finance, technology transfer, capacity building).', 'An additional 30 percent emission reduction is attainable on condition that external support is made available to Ghana to cover the full cost of implementing the mitigation action (finance, technology transfer, capacity building). With this external support, a total emission reduction of 45% below the BUA emission levels can be achieved by 2030 (see figure 1). The following INDC policy actions3 will be implemented to achieve the mitigation goals Sectors INDC Policy Actions No.', 'The following INDC policy actions3 will be implemented to achieve the mitigation goals Sectors INDC Policy Actions No. of Programme of Actions Energy Scale up renewable energy penetration by 10% by 2030 5 Promote clean rural households lighting 1 Expand the adoption of market-based cleaner cooking solutions Double energy efficiency improvement to 20% in power plants Transport Scale up sustainable mass transportation 1 AFOLU Promote Sustainable utilization of forest resources through REDD+ Waste Adopt alternative urban solid waste management 3 Industry Double energy efficiency improvement to 20% in industrial facilities Green Cooling Africa Initiative 1 2.1.1 Outlook of emissions trajectory up to 2030 Without prejudice to the outcome of our emission reduction goal, the outlook of Ghana’s emission trajectory for 2020 to 2030 is projected as follows: Under BAU emissions are expected to rise from 19.53 MtCO2e in 2010 to 37.81 MtCO2e in 2020, to 53.5 MtCO2e in 2025 and 73.95MtCO2e in 2030.', 'of Programme of Actions Energy Scale up renewable energy penetration by 10% by 2030 5 Promote clean rural households lighting 1 Expand the adoption of market-based cleaner cooking solutions Double energy efficiency improvement to 20% in power plants Transport Scale up sustainable mass transportation 1 AFOLU Promote Sustainable utilization of forest resources through REDD+ Waste Adopt alternative urban solid waste management 3 Industry Double energy efficiency improvement to 20% in industrial facilities Green Cooling Africa Initiative 1 2.1.1 Outlook of emissions trajectory up to 2030 Without prejudice to the outcome of our emission reduction goal, the outlook of Ghana’s emission trajectory for 2020 to 2030 is projected as follows: Under BAU emissions are expected to rise from 19.53 MtCO2e in 2010 to 37.81 MtCO2e in 2020, to 53.5 MtCO2e in 2025 and 73.95MtCO2e in 2030. Under the unconditional emission reduction goal, emissions are expected to decrease by 12 percent and 15 percent relative to the BAU emission levels in 2025 and 2030 respectively.', 'Under the unconditional emission reduction goal, emissions are expected to decrease by 12 percent and 15 percent relative to the BAU emission levels in 2025 and 2030 respectively. 2 Million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent 3 Refer to the Annex 1 for the detail description on mitigation Policy actions and the Programme of actions that come with it. A similar emission trajectory is anticipated under the “conditional emission reduction goal” except that the degree of deviation relative to the BAU emission is higher compared to the projections under the unconditional goal. Under the “conditional emission reduction goal”, emission are expected to decrease by 27 percent and 45 percent relative to the BAU emissions in 2025 and 2030 respectively.', 'Under the “conditional emission reduction goal”, emission are expected to decrease by 27 percent and 45 percent relative to the BAU emissions in 2025 and 2030 respectively. 2.1.2 Explanatory note on assumptions and methodology Base year 2010 Target year 2030 Timeframe Time of implementation of emission reduction programmes is up to 2030 subject to review in 2025. Type of “Target” Emission reductions from projected emissions resulting from the deviation of BAU emissions for the year 2030. Scale Economy-wide Basket of gases Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), and Nitrous Oxide (N2O). Abatement of fluorinated-gases (HFC-22 and HFC-410) from stationery air-conditioners is included. % of emissions covered 100% of total national GHG emissions. Sectors covered Priority sectors: energy including transport, industrial process and product use, AFOLU and waste.', 'Sectors covered Priority sectors: energy including transport, industrial process and product use, AFOLU and waste. Baseline scenario Business as usual emissions4 estimated to be 73.95MtCO2e by 2030 starting from baseline emission of 19.53MtCO2e in 2010. This excludes any future developments in the extractive industry. The baseline scenario includes Ghana’s intentions to explore opportunities using clean coal technology in public electricity generation mix to meet its energy security objectives. Emission reduction scenario GHG emission projections for 2030 starting in 2010. The unconditional emission reduction goal is based on the implementation of 2 transformational mitigation actions5. Whereas, the conditional emission reduction goal assumes the implementation of 18 transformational mitigation actions (table 1) over the 10-year (2020-2030) period. Global Warming Potential (GWP) The carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) was calculated using the 100-year HFC-410 =2,060) in accordance with the IPCC 2nd Assessment Report.', 'Global Warming Potential (GWP) The carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) was calculated using the 100-year HFC-410 =2,060) in accordance with the IPCC 2nd Assessment Report. The GWPs were used on the national GHG inventory to establish historical emission trend from 1990 to 2012. 4 BAU is subject to revision before 2020. 5 Ghana is mobilizing $7.2billion commercial facility to develop Sankofa-Gye Nyame transformational gas project in partnership Vitol and ENI. Ghana takes note of this action as part of its unconditional contribution. Detail estimates of both GHG impacts and co-benefits will be provided before 2020.Contribution of International Market based mechanisms Ghana intends to generate compliance grade emission reductions units from actions in the waste and energy sectors and REDD+.', 'Detail estimates of both GHG impacts and co-benefits will be provided before 2020.Contribution of International Market based mechanisms Ghana intends to generate compliance grade emission reductions units from actions in the waste and energy sectors and REDD+. Access to market-based mechanisms where these emission reduction units would be fungible and tradable forms an important component of the strategy to mobilize long- term support for the INDCs. These market-based mechanisms must have robust accounting rules and standards, avoid double-counting and ensure environmental integrity. Methodology for estimating emission Historical emission trends - Historical GHG emissions from 1990 to 2012 were estimated using the 2006 IPCC guidelines. The 2010 baseline GHG emission was derived from the 22-year time series.', 'The 2010 baseline GHG emission was derived from the 22-year time series. Energy sector projections - The BAU and emission reduction scenarios for the energy sector were developed for the sectors using the "Long-range Energy Alternatives Planning System" (LEAP) software. The analysis was done using data from the strategic national energy planning exercise by the Energy Commission and from the Ghana Standard Living Survey by Ghana Statistics Service. Data on sectoral activities, economic demographic and technology penetration were derived from the sources named above. Industrial sector projections - A comprehensive modeling approach was used. The underlying assumptions of BAU and emission scenario were based on the following predictors: population, GDP, urbanization, electrification rate, penetration rate of domestic refrigeration and annual stocks of air- conditioners.', 'The underlying assumptions of BAU and emission scenario were based on the following predictors: population, GDP, urbanization, electrification rate, penetration rate of domestic refrigeration and annual stocks of air- conditioners. Waste sector projections - BAU and emission reduction scenarios for the waste sector were generated using IPCC waste model. Projection was limited to methane gas management in engineered landfills. Data on variation in urban population, efficiency of urban waste collection and landfill gas recovery were based on national statistics. AFOLU sector projections - BAU and emission scenarios were estimated based on IPCC AFOLU accounting rules using COMAP6 tool and the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) methodological framework. 6 Comprehensive mitigation assessment process, 1999.', '6 Comprehensive mitigation assessment process, 1999. Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, United States of America.e) Conditional emission reduction trajectory Unconditional emission reduction trajectory Business as usual emissions Figure 1: Emission reduction trajectory Historical emissions2.2 Adaptation Goal The long-term goal of Ghana’s adaptation is to increase climate resilience and decrease vulnerability for enhanced sustainable development. Adaptation under Ghana’s INDC is informed by: good governance and inter-sectoral coordination, capacity-building, the role of science, technology and innovation, adequate finance from both domestic sources and international cooperation, promoting outreach by informing, communicating and educating the citizenry; and adhering to accountable monitoring and reporting. The following priority adaptation policy actions will be implemented in order to achieve Ghana’s INDC adaptation goal.', 'The following priority adaptation policy actions will be implemented in order to achieve Ghana’s INDC adaptation goal. Sector Strategic Area INDC Policy Actions No of Programme of Actions Agriculture and food security Sustainable land use Agriculture resilience building in climate vulnerable landscapes Sustainable forest resource management Value addition-based utilization of forest resources Resilient Infrastructure in built environment Climate resilient strategic infrastructure City-wide resilient infrastructure planning Early warning and disaster prevention Climate change and health Equitable social development Managing climate-induced health risk Water resources Integrated water resources management Gender and the vulnerable Resilience for Gender and the Vulnerable Some of the priority adaptation policy actions we have presented will yield positive synergies with mitigation policy actions7. 7 Refer to the Annex 2 for the detail description on adaptation policy actions3. Means of Implementation 3.1 Investment Requirements In the 10-year period, Ghana intends to mobilize nearly USD 22.6 billion investment from both domestic and international public and private sources.', 'Means of Implementation 3.1 Investment Requirements In the 10-year period, Ghana intends to mobilize nearly USD 22.6 billion investment from both domestic and international public and private sources. USD 6.3 billion domestically (28.3% of total investment) will be mobilized nationally whereas the USD 16 billion will come from international support. Out of the USD 22.6 billion investment, USD 9.81 billion (representing 45 % of the total investment) is needed for mitigation whereas the remaining USD 12.79 billion8 will be required for adaptation. For mitigation, the USD 9.81 billion is the total investment cost for implementing the 20 transformational mitigation actions over the 10-year period (2020-2030). Out of the USD 9.81 billion, Ghana will mobilize USD 2.02 billion (21% of the total investment cost) to finance the two unconditional INDCs.', 'Out of the USD 9.81 billion, Ghana will mobilize USD 2.02 billion (21% of the total investment cost) to finance the two unconditional INDCs. An additional USD 7.79 billion will be needed to finance the remaining 18 mitigation actions in order to achieve more ambitious emission reductions in the 10 year period. For Adaptation, Ghana will mobilize USD 4.21 billion (34%) at the national level. The remaining USD 8.29 billion is the international contribution Ghana is looking for in order to meet the cost of implementing its adaptation actions. 3.2 Sources of Finance No Sources Indicative Amounts (Billion) - ($) % of total investment Domestic sources International sources 8 The cost of adaptation is indicative.', '3.2 Sources of Finance No Sources Indicative Amounts (Billion) - ($) % of total investment Domestic sources International sources 8 The cost of adaptation is indicative. Revised cost from financial analysis will be presented3.3 Technology and Capacity Needs Without the requisite technology, the technical capacity and favorable conditions that stimulate innovation, Ghana will not have the capability to fully implement its INDC. In this regard, Ghana will be looking for international partnerships to take advantage of the opportunities for technology development and transfer and continuous up-skilling especially in the priority INDC sectors. 4. Monitoring Report and Verification (MRV) Ghana recognizes that an MRV system is the cornerstone to ensure the successful implementation of its INDC mitigation and adaptation actions.', 'Monitoring Report and Verification (MRV) Ghana recognizes that an MRV system is the cornerstone to ensure the successful implementation of its INDC mitigation and adaptation actions. Ghana’s MRV system for the INDC will be an integral part of the existing national development monitoring and evaluation structures which incorporates sector-based periodic information review through Annual Progress Report (APR) system. The MRV for the INDC will build on the existing APR system by enhancing the technical functionalities and with proper institutional coordination. This will bring about transparency and accountability in the implementation of Ghana’s INDC actions.', 'This will bring about transparency and accountability in the implementation of Ghana’s INDC actions. The MRV system will be deployed to track progress towards achieving INDC goals as well as any modifications in the priority policy actions that will be implemented to attain the INDC goals that have been put forward. 5. Fairness and Ambition Ghana is of the view that the mitigation and adaptation actions in the INDC it has put forward represents a reasonable level of responsibility it can take as its share of the global effort taking into account its socio-economic circumstances.', 'Fairness and Ambition Ghana is of the view that the mitigation and adaptation actions in the INDC it has put forward represents a reasonable level of responsibility it can take as its share of the global effort taking into account its socio-economic circumstances. In this regard, Ghana considers its INDC to be fair and ambitious for 4 main reasons: Ghana undertakes, for the first time, a formal emission reduction obligation to control the growth of its GHG emissions, despite having only emitted 0.1% of global GHG emissions in 20129. With Ghana’s GHG emissions per capita of 1.3tCO2e10, the full implementation of both unconditional and conditional mitigation contribution will lead to a 0.5 tCO2e reduction in the country’s per capita emissions to 0.8tCO2e by 2030.', 'With Ghana’s GHG emissions per capita of 1.3tCO2e10, the full implementation of both unconditional and conditional mitigation contribution will lead to a 0.5 tCO2e reduction in the country’s per capita emissions to 0.8tCO2e by 2030. As a developing country, the lack of fiscal space to finance priority issues including poverty reduction policies including investments in education, health and basic infrastructure constrains the country s effort to finance and implement climate mitigation and adaptation policies. 9 CAIT 3.0 WIR’s climate data explorer ( 10 Emissions included AFOLU sector. With the kind of urgent development Ghana needs and the level risk climate change poses to the strategic sectors of its economy such as agriculture, water, infrastructure etc, Ghana must focus on reducing the risk of climate change impacts. 6.', '10 Emissions included AFOLU sector. With the kind of urgent development Ghana needs and the level risk climate change poses to the strategic sectors of its economy such as agriculture, water, infrastructure etc, Ghana must focus on reducing the risk of climate change impacts. 6. National Planning Process Ghana’s INDC was prepared through a comprehensive and participatory process with high- level cabinet approval. The INDC is anchored in the anticipated 40-year long-term development, the GSGDA II, National Climate Change Policy as well as the Low Carbon Development Strategy. Many national policies, laws and regulation will support implementation in the first 10-year period and beyond with the possibility of mid-term review in 2025. The proposed measures to achieve the INDC goal will build on existing measures and strategies.', 'The proposed measures to achieve the INDC goal will build on existing measures and strategies. The existing legal frameworks will have to be revised accordingly. These revisions are subject to approval by Ghana’s Parliament. Details of the national policies and measures that will support the implementation of the INDC are presented in Annex 1 and Annex 2.Additional Information Annex 1: Mitigation Policy Actions and emission reduction actions11 INDC Policy Actions Programme of Action Supporting national policy & measures Status Investment Needs (mil $) Co-benefits Scale up renewable energy penetration by Increase small-medium hydro installed capacity up to 150-300MW National Energy Policy National renewable energy Act (Act 832). Set up feed-in-tariff for renewable energy technologies. Established of national renewable energy fund Design renewable energy purchase obligation. Net metering scheme for households Conditional 2,214 Job creation opportunities through installation and maintenance of about 127.5 million man hours.', 'Net metering scheme for households Conditional 2,214 Job creation opportunities through installation and maintenance of about 127.5 million man hours. Reduced consumption of fossil fuel consumption for power generation. Increased electricity access to rural communities and contributed to realize energy security. The electricity demand saving of Attain utility scale wind power capacity up Attain utility scale solar electricity installed capacity up to 150-250MW Establish solar 55 mini-grids with an average capacity of 100kW which translates to 10MW Scale up the 200,000 solar home systems for lighting in urban and selected non- electrified rural households Promote clean rural households lighting Increase solar lantern replacement in rural non-electrified households to 2 million. Sustainable Energy Action Plan National bioenergy strategy Phasing out fossil fuel subsidies 300 Avoided GH¢74 million subsidy on kerosene annually. Kerosene savings to the nation and 390,000liters.', 'Kerosene savings to the nation and 390,000liters. 11 Mitigation actions were selected based on the following key considerations.', '11 Mitigation actions were selected based on the following key considerations. (1) Government is commitment (policy and financial wise) to get mitigation actions implemented and alignment with government priorities; (2) Enough baseline data exist with clear set targets that can be used for the GHG emissions modeling and assessment of co-benefits; (3) It is possible to estimate investment requirements( estimate pragmatic and reasonable budget) with clear sources of funding; (4) It is possible to estimate sustainable development benefits of the actions; (5) Technology and know-how are available to be deployed in the Ghanaian market; (6) Mitigation actions are already part of the list of 55 NAMAs submitted to the UNFCCC in 2010 and (7) There are existing analytical tools that can be adapted to suit Ghana’s unique national circumstance.Expand the adoption of market-based cleaner cooking solutions Scale up adoption of LPG use from 5.5% to 50% peri-urban and rural households up to 2030.', '(1) Government is commitment (policy and financial wise) to get mitigation actions implemented and alignment with government priorities; (2) Enough baseline data exist with clear set targets that can be used for the GHG emissions modeling and assessment of co-benefits; (3) It is possible to estimate investment requirements( estimate pragmatic and reasonable budget) with clear sources of funding; (4) It is possible to estimate sustainable development benefits of the actions; (5) Technology and know-how are available to be deployed in the Ghanaian market; (6) Mitigation actions are already part of the list of 55 NAMAs submitted to the UNFCCC in 2010 and (7) There are existing analytical tools that can be adapted to suit Ghana’s unique national circumstance.Expand the adoption of market-based cleaner cooking solutions Scale up adoption of LPG use from 5.5% to 50% peri-urban and rural households up to 2030. Sustainable Energy Action Plan National Natural Gas Master Plan.', 'Sustainable Energy Action Plan National Natural Gas Master Plan. National LPG Programme 0.6 39,500 hectares of woodland is saved from degradation. Reduction in indoor pollution resulting from wood fuel usage. Reduction in smoke related respiratory and eye diseases Reduction in household cooking fuel expenditure Job creation through the manufacture and sale of the efficient stoves Scale up access and adoption of 2 million efficient cook stoves up to 2030 Double energy efficiency improvement to 20% in power plants Scale up 120 MSCF12 natural gas replacement of light crude oil for electricity generation in thermal plants. National Natural Gas Master Plan. Unconditional 1,000 Depending on demand scenarios, savings are estimated to be between US$67 million and US$610 million.', 'Unconditional 1,000 Depending on demand scenarios, savings are estimated to be between US$67 million and US$610 million. Projected fuel cost savings over the lifetime of the project are expected to be between US$94 million and US$109 million, based on the mid-level gas demand projection. Income tax - Projected income taxes to be paid by WAPCo to Ghana over the lifetime of the project is in the range of million. Scale up Sustainable mass transportation Expansion of inter and intra city mass transportation modes (Rail and bus transit system) in 4 cities 13 National Transport Policy Conditional 1,201 Number of trips by public transportation increased by 10% in the 4 cities. Number of NMT trips increase by 5% in intervened areas.', 'Number of NMT trips increase by 5% in intervened areas. 12 Million standard cubic feet 13 This is a flagship transformational change INDC action but it is not included in the mitigation actions. Detail analysis on the scope and scale of the action will be provided before 2020. Reduction in travel time by at least 8 minutes per trip by public transport. Traffic congestion levels decreased. Promote Sustainable utilization of forest resources through REDD+ Continue 10,000ha annual reforestation/afforestation of degraded lands National Forest and Wildlife Policy. National plantation development strategy Unconditional 1,050 Annual 29,000 jobs created. Annual production of 370 metric ton of staple food Double 10,000ha annual reforestation/afforestation of degraded lands translating to 20,000ha on annual basis. Support enhancement of forest carbon stocks through 5,000ha per annum enrichment planting and enforcement of timber felling standards. National Forest and Wildlife Policy.', 'Support enhancement of forest carbon stocks through 5,000ha per annum enrichment planting and enforcement of timber felling standards. National Forest and Wildlife Policy. Timber resource utilization regulation Conditional 60 Biodiversity conservation 45%14 emission reduction through result- based emission reduction programme in cocoa landscape. National Forest and Wildlife Policy National REDD+ strategy Conditional 2,067 Increase 20,000 cocoa farmer incomes by doubling the average yield per hectare. In reducing deforestation and degradation, the program will help to maintain and conserve the biodiversity that is found within the cocoa-forest landscape. Wildfire management in the transition and savannah dry lands in Ghana Conditional 26 Reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants. Reduce deforestation and improve biodiversity conservation especially in the drylands. Improve degraded lands for productive use. 14 Provisional targets. Forest reference level is limited to avoided deforestation.', 'Forest reference level is limited to avoided deforestation. New estimates will be submitted before 2020.Adopt alternative urban solid waste management Improve effectiveness of urban solid collection from 70% to 90% by 2030 and disposed all to an engineered landfills for phase-out methane recovery from 40% in National sanitation strategy. National bioenergy strategy. National renewable energy Act (Act 832) Environmental Protection Act (Act 490) Environmental Assessment Regulation (LI. 1652) Sustainable Energy Action Plan. Conditional 15 Job creation of about 9 million man hours for 15 years based 250 people working for 8 hours /day. Improved urban sanitation and waste management. Improved agricultural yield through the availability of organic fertilizer.', 'Improved agricultural yield through the availability of organic fertilizer. Reduced inorganic fertilizer bill to government Scale up 200 institutional biogas in senior high schools and prisons nation wide Double the current waste to compost installed capacity of 180,000tonne/annum by 203015. Double energy efficiency improvement to 20% in industrial facilities Scaling up of installation of power factor correction devices in 1,000 commercial and industrial facilities (capacitor banks). National Energy Policy Power factor surcharge for bulk electricity consumers. Sustainable Energy Action Plan. Conditional 8.4 Reduction in electricity demands and expenditure. Direct electricity cost saving to consumers. With an average monthly maximum demand savings of $ 300 avoided power factor surcharge. Green Cooling Africa Initiative Abatement of fluorinated-gases (HFC-22 and HFC-410) from stationery air- conditioners National ODS phase-out programme. Management of ODS and product regulation, 2005 Conditional 0.3 Phase-out ozone depleting substances.', 'Management of ODS and product regulation, 2005 Conditional 0.3 Phase-out ozone depleting substances. 15 Detail analysis on the scope and scale will be provided before 2020.Annex 2: Adaptation Policy Actions INDC Policy Actions Programme of Actions Supporting national policy & measures Investment Needs (mil $) Status Agriculture resilience building in climate vulnerable landscapes Modified community-based conservation agriculture adopted in 43 administrative districts Food and Agriculture Sector Development Policy Ghana’s Medium-term Agriculture sector investment plan Ghana Agriculture Investment Programme Scale up penetration of climate smart technologies to increase livestock and fisheries productivity by 10%. Promote innovations in post-harvest storage and food processing and forest products in 43 administrative districts. Value addition-based utilization of forest resources Governance reform for utilization of forest resources for sustainable energy use and biodiversity business. National bio-energy strategy.', 'Value addition-based utilization of forest resources Governance reform for utilization of forest resources for sustainable energy use and biodiversity business. National bio-energy strategy. Sustainable energy for all action plan National Forest and Wildlife Policy Manage 413,000ha fragile, ecologically sensitive and culturally significant sites in 22 administrative district in the forest and savannah areas. City-wide resilient infrastructure planning Building standards for strategic infrastructure in housing, transport, coastal, waste management, telecommunication and energy) adopted in 10 urban administrative regions. Local Government Act 462. National Building Regulation Early warning and disaster prevention Expand and modernize the current 22 synoptic stations based on needs assessment, and increase the number to 50 stations for efficient weather information management Ghana Meteorological Agency Act 682. Managing climate- induced health risks Strengthen climate related disease surveillance in vulnerable communities in 3 Districts.', 'Managing climate- induced health risks Strengthen climate related disease surveillance in vulnerable communities in 3 Districts. National Health Policy 919 Conditional Adopt climate change informed health information systems including traditional knowledge on health risk management. Integrated water resources management Strengthen equitable distribution and access to water for 20% of the population living in climate change risk communities. National Water Policy 1,919 Unconditional Resilience for gender and the vulnerable Implementation of community led adaptation and livelihood diversification for vulnerable groups National climate change policy 1,023 Unconditional']