Deputy Road Minister Launches Roadmap to Reduce Emissions in Construction Sector
The Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Dr Prince Hamid Armah, has launched Ghana’s Roadmap to reduce emissions and address environmental challenges posed by the construction industry.
Speaking at the launch in Accra, he said the unveiling follows the ‘Transforming the Built Environment through Sustainable Materials’ programme, initiated in November 2023 with support from UN-Habitat, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).
Mr Armah noted the roadmap, “reaffirms our commitment to building sustainable, resilient, and healthy communities.”
The roadmap outlines specific strategies for integrating low-carbon materials into Ghana’s construction industry, aiming not only to reduce emissions but also to promote resilience against climate change impacts.
It also underscores the importance of adopting low-carbon building materials to combat the environmental impacts associated with traditional construction practices.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (2022), the building and construction sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for a staggering 37% of global emissions. The production and use of building materials such as cement, steel, and aluminium contribute significantly to this carbon footprint.
