We are proud to announce the first-ever Climate Forward Summit. This flagship event will bring together government representatives, private-sector leaders, civil society organizations, researchers, and community actors to accelerate climate resilience, energy transition, and sustainable agricultural practices.

Africa is experiencing mounting climate challenges that threaten food production, water security, infrastructure, and public health, especially in vulnerable communities. At the same time, momentum grows around clean energy, climate-smart infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture. Recognizing this dual imperative, IMPLEMENTERS has created the Climate Forward Summit as an annual platform to align stakeholders across sectors for coordinated, practical action.

The summit provides a neutral and action-oriented space to explore:

• How extractive industries can transition and contribute to national climate goals
• How the agriculture sector can adapt to safeguard food systems and livelihoods
• How innovations across energy, infrastructure, and policy can unlock a climate-smart future

Under the theme, “Foundations of Climate Action: Aligning Vision, Sector, and Strategy,” the Summit emphasizes inclusive governance and collaboration among government bodies, private companies, civil society organizations, indigenous communities, and individuals. This year’s summit will explore critical intersections of climate, economy, and community resilience, including:

• Climate-resilient agriculture and food systems
• Energy transition and decarbonization strategies for extractive industries
• Carbon offsetting, emissions reporting, and ESG integration
• Climate financing for farmers, agribusinesses, and local governments
• Role of data, technology, and early warning in climate adaptation
• Nature-based solutions and land restoration
• Gender and youth inclusion in green economy transitions
• Business innovation in low-carbon infrastructure and transport

As the inaugural Climate Forward Summit, this event marks the beginning of an annual forum to track progress, share new challenges, and reinforce collaborative action toward a sustainable and resilient future. Stakeholders interested in attending, sponsoring, or presenting are encouraged to watch for updates at www.theimplementers.org or contact the event organisation team via email at communications@theimplementers.org for more information.

On 29th May, 2025, IMPLEMENTERS organised its maiden Strategic Sector Research (ISSR) on Education, at the Duapa Werkspace in Takoradi.

The ISSR event gathered a dynamic group of stakeholders from the educational ecosystem – academia, technology, child development, psychology, curriculum development, NGOs, and the media. Each representative brought their unique expertise to the table of discussion to contribute to the meeting’s goal. ISSR underscored the importance of cross-sector collaboration in addressing persistent challenges that affect Ghana’s educational system. Our primary objective for the stakeholder dialogue was:

1. To identify critical educational gaps
2. To learn from stakeholders on how they are addressing educational challenges
3. To co-create actionable community-driven solutions that are responsive to the needs of learners and communities.

Primary areas of engagement

The one-day event was structured around a collaborative dialogue and brainstorming session on thematic areas in evaluating gaps in STEM, digital and literacy education, exploring opportunities for transformation and collaboration and creating community-driven solutions and capacity building for teachers.

1. Evaluating gaps in STEM, Digital and Literacy Education

Participants went through an exercise of examining the pitfalls learners encounter in accessing quality education in STEM, digital and literacy education, as necessary to identify solutions that promote literacy development, especially in underprivileged communities. The discussion focused on the need for a curriculum reform and an innovative delivery method in teaching and learning.

2. Exploring opportunities for transformation and collaboration

During this event, participants identified existing initiatives while aligning with potential areas of collaboration by exploring new ways to accelerate the educational ecosystem. Bridging the gap between policy and practice through inclusive partnerships was an integral aspect for exploration in the discussion. 

3. Creating community-driven solutions

Achieving quality education is crucial, where grassroots and local communities can effectively be involved in creating solutions that serve the best interest of learners and their communities. Key players such as educators, policy makers, CSOs/NGOs are integral in this strategy; hence, participants shared ideas for inclusive, scalable and culturally responsive educational interventions. 

4. Capacity building for teachers

Another important aspect of the engagement was the need to strengthen teachers’ skills through capacity-building programs that equip them in their professional development. There is a need for teachers to embark on continuous learning in training programs and workshops. Participants proposed some foundations of training in modern pedagogy, digital literacy and emotional intelligence, to improve teaching and academic excellence of students. 

At the end of the day’s activity, the event was reflective of fostering great connections, trust, confidence and a buy-in into IMPLEMENTERS’ initiative, while also championing a collective effort of each constituency, of advancing their strategies and advocacy, to further garner institutional, government and grassroots support.

IMPLEMENTERS is also continuously raising its flag of transformational education in project management, through its flagship program – the  Yamoransa Model Labs Program. The program remains a beacon of innovation, providing students across Ghana with access to cutting-edge digital tools and learning environments that prepare them for the future of work.

ISSR was not just an event but a call to action, highlighting the need for collaboration, dialogue and shared commitment to equity and excellence. We appreciate all stakeholders participating in this session, and we look forward to deepening our partnerships as we continue designing and implementing solutions that transform lives.