350Ghana Holds Annual General Meeting and Training in Obuasi

350Ghana has held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and training session in Obuasi, bringing together members from across the country to strengthen climate advocacy, renewable energy action, and collective leadership.

The meeting, which took place on 29 January 2026, attracted about 20 members and served as a platform for learning, reflection, and strategic planning aimed at advancing climate justice at the community level.

Opening the programme, Mrs Portia Adu-Mensah outlined the purpose of the gathering and traced the history of 350Ghana, explaining how the organisation was formed and why the AGM was both timely and necessary. She said the meeting was intended to deepen members’ understanding of the organisation’s values while strengthening participation and visibility.

Mrs Adu-Mensah stressed the importance of social media in expanding the reach of 350Ghana’s work, urging members to actively promote the organisation online. She described social media as a key tool for amplifying climate action beyond Ghana’s borders, noting that every member had a role to play in telling the organisation’s story. Participants were also taken through the 350Ghana manual to help clarify the group’s structure, mission, and direction.

A subsequent session was led by Miss Patience Enyah, Coordinator of the Renewable Energy for Schools project, who spoke on climate change and the role of renewable energy advocacy. She highlighted the growing impact of climate change on vulnerable communities, including the increasing occurrence of extreme weather events, and described renewable energy as a critical pathway to reducing carbon emissions and building resilience.

The Head of Communications, Mr Charles Wundengba, later introduced participants to 350.org, the global climate movement of which 350Ghana is a part. He explained the scientific basis of the organisation’s name, noting that 350 parts per million (ppm) represents the safe upper limit of carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere. Exceeding this level, he said, increases the risk of dangerous climate change.

Mr Wundengba also gave an overview of climate change, focusing on greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, and practical solutions to the climate crisis. He emphasised the growing importance of social media in climate advocacy and trained participants on how to use digital platforms effectively to share local stories, mobilise communities, and influence public opinion.

The meeting later broke into thematic sessions focusing on Renewable Energy for Schools, Women in Renewable Energy, and Renewable Energy for Slums. Participants discussed plans for the year ahead, proposed implementation strategies, and explored financial approaches to support their activities. The sessions encouraged peer learning, collaboration, and problem-solving.

During the reporting session, lead members from each group presented their action plans and proposed initiatives. The AGM ended with participants expressing renewed commitment to climate justice and renewable energy advocacy.

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