The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has paid a working visit to three project sites under the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) to assess progress made in advancing youth-led climate resilience and greening initiatives across the metropolis.

The Mayor, accompanied by officials of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and beneficiaries of the Fund, visited project sites at Accra Academy, Jamestown, and Mamprobi, where various urban greening and climate adaptation projects were being implemented under Phase II of the YCAF, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and international partners.

At Accra Academy, the Mayor inspected the 'Apata' Initiative, a youth-driven project named after the Twi word for shed, featuring cooling sheds constructed from reusable materials to provide relief from high temperatures and serve as learning models for sustainable design.

In Jamestown, the Mayor inspected the Tree Guardians Project, implemented by Green Stewards, a youth climate group designed to promote environmental restoration and community pride while mitigating the effects of climate change.

At Mamprobi, the Mayor inspected an open space being converted into a community green park to provide shade and seating for residents as well as promote social interaction while improving the area’s microclimate.

Speaking after the tour, Hon. Allotey commended the youth groups for their dedication and innovation, describing their work as “a practical solution to one of the biggest challenges facing Accra's extreme heat.”

He said the AMA remained committed to supporting young people driving sustainable change in their communities, adding, “By combining climate innovation with community needs, we make our city more liveable and advance our long-term vision of sustainable urban development.”

He noted that partnerships with youth groups and development organisations such as Bloomberg Philanthropies and UCLG were helping Accra achieve measurable progress toward its climate and mobility goals.