Women Lead the Charge for Renewable Energy in Ghana

Over 30 women and youth leaders from across Ghana gathered at the Grand Star Hotel in Accra from 6th to 7th October 2025 for the Women in Renewable Energy Workshop, organized by 350 Ghana Reducing Our Carbon (350 G-ROC) under the theme “Raising Voices for the Impact of Renewable Energy in Communities.”

The two-day capacity-building workshop aimed to strengthen the role of women in Ghana’s renewable energy landscape and amplify their voices in national conversations around climate change and clean energy. Participants were drawn from various sectors, including community-based organizations, youth groups, academia, and faith-based institutions.

The workshop served as a platform to empower women to take leadership roles in promoting renewable energy adoption at the community level while advocating for equitable and inclusive climate solutions. It also focused on sharing practical knowledge and skills to enable participants to lead grassroots renewable energy projects that support Ghana’s transition to a sustainable energy future.

Speaking during the opening session, Rukiya Khamis, Convener for Afrika Vuka Networks for 350 Africa highlighted the importance of building women’s capacity to influence climate and energy policy. She emphasized that a just energy transition must include the perspectives and experiences of women, who are often at the frontlines of climate impacts.

Regina Baiden, Regional Director of 350 Africa, underscored the need for collaboration between governments, civil society, and communities to accelerate renewable energy deployment and close the gender gap in the sector.

Portia Adu-Mensah, National Coordinator of 350 G-ROC, reiterated the organization’s commitment to advancing a just and inclusive energy transition in Ghana. She shared insights from 350 G-ROC’s Five-Year Strategic Plan (2021–2025) and called for stronger government commitment toward achieving Ghana’s 10% renewable energy target by 2030.

Participants concluded the workshop with a renewed commitment to advocate for community-based renewable energy projects, promote women’s leadership in the energy transition, and push for policy frameworks that ensure equity, sustainability, and climate justice.

The workshop also created a strong network of women leaders who pledged to collaborate beyond the event to support renewable energy education, amplify advocacy through storytelling, and inspire local communities—especially young girls—to participate in shaping Ghana’s green energy future. This collective movement of empowered women is expected to strengthen grassroots engagement in the national energy transition process and foster long-term climate resilience across communities.