The initiative is part of efforts by the Assembly to empower young people through the Accra Youth Climate Action Fund (AYCAF), a programme launched in April 2024 with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies.

The MSW Source Separation project is aimed at significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Accra by encouraging proper waste management practices.

The project is set to contribute to Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contributions and promote sustainable practices at the community level by raising awareness about the importance of source separation among at least 50 households.

The AMA, through the AYCAF initiative, selected Climate Acts LBG’s project as one of 12 recipients from 31 applications, highlighting its dedication to tackling pressing environmental challenges.

The fund aimed at tapping into the creativity and energy of Accra’s youth to drive impactful climate action initiatives.

Madam Seyram Dunyo, the Project Lead at Climate Acts LBG in a statement expressed gratitude to the AMA for its support.

She said the fund marked a major milestone in the organisation’s mission to transform waste management practices at Jamestown.

Madam Dunyo said: “This project represents an opportunity to not only address critical environmental issues but also to set a precedent for similar initiatives across the West African sub-region,” she stated.

She added: “Through the support of the AMA and AYCAF, we are paving the way for long-term climate action led by the community.”

Madam Dunyo noted that the project aligns with AMA’s vision of engaging local communities in climate action while enhancing sustainability and resilience against the impacts of climate change.

She expressed the hope that the project would in the long run serve as a model for other communities, setting a standard for innovative waste management practices that contribute to a cleaner and greener Accra.