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Ghana’s Banking Sector Ranked 4th in Sub-Saharan Africa for Natural Disaster Resilience – Fitch Solutions

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Ghana’s Banking Sector Ranked 4th in Sub-Saharan Africa for Natural Disaster Resilience – Fitch Solutions

Ghana’s banking sector has been ranked fourth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in terms of resilience to natural disasters, according to the Fitch Solutions Climate Change and Opportunities for SSA Banking Sectors report.

The report highlights that South Africa’s banking sector is the safest from natural disaster-related risks, followed by Côte d’Ivoire in second place and Botswana in third. Other top-performing banking sectors in the region include Rwanda (5th), Senegal (6th), Namibia (7th), Kenya (8th), Gabon (9th), and Lesotho (10th).

Conversely, banks in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Somalia were found to have the highest natural disaster risk scores, making them the most vulnerable to climate-related disruptions.

Climate Change Risks for SSA’s Banking Sector

Fitch Solutions identifies four key climate-related risk factors affecting the banking sector across SSA:

  • Physical Risks – Banks face direct threats from extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and sea levels, which impact assets and economic stability. SSA’s heavy reliance on agriculture and natural resources exacerbates these risks due to the region’s limited climate resilience.

  • Transition Risks – As global economies shift towards sustainability, SSA banks may struggle to adapt to new environmental regulations and green financing requirements.

  • Financial Market Volatility – Climate-related disruptions can increase uncertainty in financial markets, affecting currency stability, investment flows, and banking operations.

  • Limited Climate Insurance Uptake – Many SSA economies have low penetration of climate insurance, leaving businesses and individuals financially exposed to environmental shocks.

The report underscores that nearly two-thirds of Africa’s economic output is dependent on natural resources, making it highly vulnerable to extreme weather events such as droughts and floods. Climate-related losses in SSA are estimated at $7-15 billion per year, with these disruptions causing job losses, reduced economic productivity, and increased loan defaults, ultimately threatening the stability of banks.

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As a result, financial institutions in Ghana and across SSA are being urged to adopt climate-resilient strategies, such as integrating environmental risk assessments into lending decisions and expanding green finance initiatives.

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