Following the success of the inaugural Climate Forward Summit, IMPLEMENTERS is proud to announce the 2nd Edition of the Climate Forward Summit 2026 (CFS 2026), scheduled for 9th July 2026 at the Executive Conference Centre, GIMPA.

The first edition of the summit brought together stakeholders across the climate, extractives, agriculture, development, and sustainability sectors to begin important conversations around climate resilience, clean energy, and sustainable development in Ghana. It created a much-needed platform for dialogue, collaboration, and collective thinking around the future of climate action in the country.

Building on that momentum, CFS 2026 shifts its focus to one of Ghana’s growing environmental concerns: plastics, textiles, and electronic waste, as well as the urgent need to transition to a circular economy.

Under the theme:

“The Circular Transition: Integrating Waste-to-Wealth Pathways and Clean Energy for Ghana’s Green Industrialization,” this year’s summit seeks to advance practical, scalable, and policy-aligned solutions that rethink waste not as a burden, but as an opportunity for innovation, sustainability, green jobs, and industrial transformation.

Across Ghana, the effects of poor waste management continue to impact communities, waterways, public health, and livelihoods. From plastics clogging drains and polluting beaches, to mounting textile and e-waste challenges, the need for urgent and coordinated action has never been greater.

CFS 2026 will feature high-level discussions, exhibitions, networking sessions, solution-driven conversations, and engagements aimed at influencing policy, strengthening partnerships, and accelerating Ghana’s transition toward a greener and more sustainable future.

The Climate Forward Summit exists to break down silos between sectors and stakeholders. Climate challenges cannot be solved in isolation. CFS creates a platform where government institutions, private sector organisations, development partners, civil society, researchers, innovators, and the wider public can come together to align efforts, share ideas, influence policy, and collectively drive actionable climate solutions.

We invite stakeholders, organizations, climate advocates, and the public to join us for this important convening as we move from conversation to collective action.

Read the full press release on Climate Forward Summit 2026 below.

The Annual Impact Roundtable Discussion (AIRTAD) & Robotics Competition has reached a landmark milestone. The 5th edition of AIRTAD, held from February 24–27 under the theme “Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce Through Education and Innovation,” was without question our most impactful edition yet, and a fitting celebration of five years of this extraordinary initiative.

AIRTAD 2026 was a celebration of the Yamoransa Model Labs for Sustainable Development, which has, since 2016, been providing students in underserved communities with state-of-the-art ICT and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education facilities, equipping them with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving technological world. Five years on, AIRTAD stands as the most powerful annual expression of that mission.

This year, AIRTAD converged close to 800 attendees from across Ghana and beyond, including education and STEAM industry experts, policymakers, Yamoransa Model Labs beneficiaries from Ghana, Liberia, and The Gambia, as well as students from top senior and junior high schools across Ghana. Together, they gathered to engage in critical conversations on education and take part in thrilling competitions, while celebrating the incredible impact of the Yamoransa Model Labs programme. To mark the 5th anniversary, we went bigger with more senior high schools participating than ever before, and for the very first time, junior high schools outside of the Yamoransa Model Labs network also had the opportunity to compete.

The event kicked off with preliminary competitions on February 24–25 at Academic City University College, where schools from across Ghana and the Yamoransa Model Labs from Ghana, Liberia and The Gambia went head-to-head in preliminary robotics and project exhibition competitions at both the basic and senior levels.

At the senior level, the competition was fierce. Top schools, including Mfantsipim School, Aburi Girls SHS, Accra Academy, Labone SHS, St. Augustine’s SHS, Achimota School, Presbyterian Boys SHS, St. Mary’s SHS, Obuasi Senior High Technical School, St. Peter’s SHS, Odorgonno SHS, and the Yamoransa Model Labs from The Gambia, Liberia, and Lab 3.1, all went head-to-head in intense robotics challenges and project exhibitions. At the basic level, Yamoransa Model Labs from across Ghana, alongside students from St. Martin’s De Porres and Royal Priesthood School, competed in riddles, problem-solving challenges, and hands-on robotics tasks.

At the end of the preliminary stage, Presbyterian Boys SHS, Labone SHS, Lab 3.1, and St. Peter’s SHS had booked their places in the senior level finals, while YM Labs 7, 4, 2, and 11 progressed to the basic level finals.

On February 26 and 27, the main event of AIRTAD 2026 took centre stage at the prestigious Cedi Conference Centre at the University of Ghana. The two-day session featured high-level discussions on education with some of Africa’s leading minds in the field. We were privileged to have Olivia Serwaa Opare, Director of the STEM Unit at the Ghana Education Service; Patrick Awuah, President of Ashesi University; Prosper Nyavor, Head of Education at UNESCO Ghana; and Prof. Kofi Adu-Manu Sarpong, Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Ghana, join us for an all-important conversation on the Yamoransa Model Labs as a tool for scalability and sustainability within Ghana’s educational system.

We were equally honoured to have high-profile guests deliver key insights, including Dr. Clement Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education; Edmond Moukala, Country Director of UNESCO Ghana; Naoki Mitori, Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Ghana; and Prof. Samuel Ofori, Director General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA). Each speaker underscored the critical importance of AIRTAD and the Yamoransa Model Labs to STEAM education and skills development not just in Ghana, but across the continent.

AIRTAD also introduced an exciting new addition to the programme: a live STEAM Debate competition. Labone SHS and Accra Academy faced off in a spirited exchange on the motion: “Innovation Should Be Prioritised Over Academic Excellence in Today’s Schools.”

The competition finals then brought AIRTAD to a thrilling conclusion, with Labone SHS and Yamoransa Model Lab 11 emerging as champions of the senior and basic level competitions, respectively.

Beyond the competition and discussions, AIRTAD 2026 was also a vibrant celebration of creativity. The event featured captivating stage plays, high-energy dance battles, and a ceremonious awards session that honoured exceptional participants.

AIRTAD 2026 was a true celebration of the innovation and ingenuity of African talent, and a powerful reminder of what becomes possible when we give young people the opportunity and the tools to excel.

We are proud to announce the EduVision Africa Conference 2025, a multistakeholder event dedicated to transforming education and shaping the future of learning and work across Ghana and the African continent.

Set to take place on 27th November 2025 at the GIMPA Executive Conference Center in Accra, the EduVision Africa Conference will bring together government institutions, private sector leaders, academia, civil society organizations, development partners, and youth networks to discuss the urgent question of how Africa’s education systems can build the skills and opportunities needed for the future.

Ghana’s education sector stands at a pivotal moment. While access has expanded significantly through initiatives such as Free Senior High School, questions remain about the quality of learning and whether young people are gaining the skills required for the 21st-century economy. Across Africa, more than 60% of the population is under 25, an incredible opportunity, but also a challenge if educational systems fail to prepare youth for a rapidly digitalizing and transforming world of work.

Recognizing this, the EduVision Africa Conference will explore how to integrate 21st-century skills into Ghana’s education system, strengthen links between learning and employability, and foster collaboration between government, private industry, and development actors.

Under the theme “Building Skills, Access, and Opportunities for Ghana’s Future,” this year’s conference will highlight innovative strategies, policy ideas, and partnerships aimed at bridging the access-quality gap in education. The conference will feature keynote presentations, high-level panels, and deep-dive sessions that will elevate youth voices, ensuring that students and young professionals actively contribute to shaping the future of education and work in Ghana and beyond. As the inaugural edition, the EduVision Africa Conference 2025 marks the beginning of an annual dialogue on education transformation in Africa.

Stakeholders interested in attending, sponsoring, or partnering for the event are encouraged to contact the communications team via email at communications@theimplementers.org for more information.

Across Africa, young people are driving solutions to some of the continent’s biggest environmental challenges. Recognising this, IMPLEMENTERS joined partners of the Young Green Entrepreneurs (YGE) Programme, led by the Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND), to co-organise the African Youth Conference on 12th September 2025 at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra.

The conference was held against the backdrop of a growing concern that many young people in Africa remain unemployed despite the continent’s immense potential. The African Youth Conference seeks to change this reality by promoting innovative, inclusive, and sustainable pathways for young people to lead in green entrepreneurship, climate action, and natural resource governance.

The conference, themed “Building the Green Economy: Entrepreneurial Pathways for African Youth in a Just Transition,” provided a platform for young innovators, policymakers, and development partners to discuss how Africa’s youth can lead the green economy through innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration.

The event featured a high-level fireside chat, keynote addresses from partners, and an expert panel discussion, which drew an engaged audience of young entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and sustainability advocates.

Speaking on behalf of IMPLEMENTERS, Daniel Ntiamoah Danquah, Senior Partnerships Associate, emphasised the organisation’s ongoing commitment to empowering youth through innovation and partnerships. He highlighted IMPLEMENTERS’ role as a key enabler within the YGE ecosystem, noting how collaboration between development partners, private sector players, and youth-led initiatives is vital to building resilient, green economies.

The African Youth Conference amplified the conversation around youth-led green entrepreneurship and the power of partnerships to drive sustainable change. For IMPLEMENTERS, participation in this event reaffirmed our mission of empowering individuals and communities through initiatives that support innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable development.

The serene ambiance of the Marriott Hotel Accra was transformed into a hub of visionary dialogue and strategic networking as IMPLEMENTERS hosted the maiden edition of the Impact Leaders Breakfast on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The event convened a diverse mix of business executives, policymakers, social entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, all united by a shared commitment to advancing sustainable development and inclusive growth in Ghana and across the continent.

Held under the theme “Leading with Impact: The Next Chapter of Innovation and Sustainability”, the summit provided a platform for bold conversations on the future of leadership and impact. Discussions explored the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and impact investing, with participants reflecting on how to unlock local capital, scale social enterprises, and build resilient ecosystems that balance both profit and purpose. The summit featured insightful contributions from speakers, including Eldad Nutakor, Lead Consultant at Oxegene, and Anita Wiafe, Managing Director of OML Africa, who shared practical strategies for scaling impact-driven enterprises, underscoring the role of collaboration and innovation in driving sustainable growth.

The occasion also marked a milestone celebration for Mr. Kafui Prebbie, CEO of IMPLEMENTERS. The gathering honoured his legacy as a purpose-driven leader and his unwavering dedication to using business as a force for good. In his reflections, he offered practical strategies for nurturing human potential in evolving organisational landscapes, while encouraging leaders to align vision with values in order to achieve meaningful impact.

A highlight of the event was the launch of the Impact Scholarship Fund, an initiative designed to support and empower promising young Ghanaians from underserved communities. The fund seeks to provide access to quality education, mentorship, and career pathways, equipping beneficiaries with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive. Its launch was met with overwhelming support, as attendees contributed both financially and in kind, a clear testament to the collective will to invest in Ghana’s next generation of leaders.

The success of this inaugural edition was made possible through the unwavering support of our valued partners, including the Dr. Elsie Effah Kaufmann Foundation and Dext Technologies, whose contributions were crucial in bringing the vision to life.

The Impact Leaders Breakfast created a space for meaningful connections, knowledge exchange, and renewed commitment to purpose-driven leadership. For us at IMPLEMENTERS, this event is the beginning of a movement that will inspire leaders, empower communities, and shape sustainable solutions for years to come.

Climate change is affecting millions of lives across Ghana and the African continent, threatening communities, livelihoods, and entire ecosystems. While there are many ongoing conversations about how to address the crisis, these discussions often happen in silos, with key players missing from the table.

To bridge this gap, IMPLEMENTERS hosted the first edition of the Climate Forward Summit (CFS) on July 31 2025, at the GIMPA Executive Conference Centre in Accra, Ghana. The summit was designed to bring together all climate stakeholders and align their efforts, ideas, and strategies for stronger and more unified climate action. This first-of-its-kind gathering welcomed participants from government, agriculture, energy, extractives, academia, and civil society, including representatives from the Ministry of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, and several leading climate organisations from across Ghana.

Under the theme “Foundations of Climate Action: Aligning Vision, Sector, and Strategy,” the summit emphasised the urgent need for collaboration and coordinated climate governance, calling on government agencies, businesses, non-profits, researchers, local communities, and individuals to work hand-in-hand to build a climate-resilient future.

In his welcome remarks, Kafui Prebbie, CEO of IMPLEMENTERS, highlighted the urgency of the climate crisis and encouraged all institutions present to turn shared ideas into real action. These sentiments were echoed by Rajiv Pradhan, Country Director of Swiss Contact, as well as representatives from various government ministries in their goodwill messages. Cedric Dzelu, who represented the Ministry of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability, also shared progress Ghana has made, including the launch of the Biennial Transparency Report, which is a key step in demonstrating the country’s accountability under the Paris Agreement.

The Climate Forward Summit featured engaging presentations that shed light on Ghana’s national climate strategy and the role of corporate social responsibility in driving long-term climate solutions. These sessions were led by Cedric Dzelu and Laurin Assiamah-Yeboah, Head of Portfolio and Operations at IMPLEMENTERS, who spoke on how the government and the private sector can work together to address the climate emergency.

Interactive forum sessions were a major highlight of the day. One of the standout discussions on “Strengthening Agriculture for Climate Resilience: Navigating Extractive Pressures” brought together experts like Kofi Kisiedu Acquaye from YPARD Africa, Richard Okoe, President of the National Beekeepers Association, Angelina Tutuah Mensah, UNFCCC Co-Chair, and Olivia Kipo from CAMFED. Moderated by broadcast journalist Victoria Beeko Danso, the session explored how the extractive industries impact agriculture and how both sectors can adapt and thrive in a changing climate.

Another engaging session on “How the Extractives Sector Can Be a Catalyst for Change” was led by Hilda Asiedu of CDKN and featured speakers like Emmanuel Baidoo from AngloGold Ashanti and Dr. Charles Ofori from ACEP. They discussed the need for mining and energy companies to reimagine their operations through a climate resilience lens.

The final panel on “Bridging Sectors for Climate Action: Co-creating Solutions Between Extractives and Agriculture” brought together Samuel Bekoe from the Center for Extractives Development in Africa, Ing. Marina Agortimevor from Africa Just Transition Network, and Kweku Afari from WACAM. Moderated by Betty Dufie Owusu of ACEP, the discussion focused on how the extractive and agriculture sectors can work together more intentionally to support climate-smart outcomes.

The summit also celebrated organisations making real strides in climate action. AngloGold Ashanti received the Climate Leadership Recognition for integrating climate risk into its business strategy. Twellium Industrial Company Ltd was honoured with the Climate Forward Ally Recognition for its support of local climate resilience initiatives. CAMFED received the Innovative Climate Solution Recognition for its Agriculture Guide Programme, which promotes climate-smart, women-led farming solutions across rural Ghana.The Climate Forward Summit 2025 concluded with a commitment to keep the momentum going and with an exciting announcement: CFS 2026 is on the horizon and promises to be even more impactful, inclusive and action-oriented.

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The Climate Forward Summit is an annual, high-level, multi-sectoral convening that brings together changemakers, policy actors, private sector leaders, development partners, youth, and community innovators to advance meaningful climate resilience, green growth, and sustainable development across Ghana and the West African sub-region.

Positioned as a neutral and action-oriented platform, the summit creates space for collective reflection, policy alignment, and the co-creation of solutions that address the complex and interconnected challenges of the climate crisis. It promotes a systems-thinking approach that connects sectors such as agriculture, extractives, energy, infrastructure, water, education, and finance, while amplifying the voices of those most affected, including rural communities, women, and youth.

Through a combination of keynote forums, technical breakouts, and multi-stakeholder dialogues, the summit catalyzes partnerships, showcases best practices, and fosters investment in sustainable and climate-smart practices across value chains.

Whether you’re a government institution refining policy frameworks, a business seeking low-carbon innovation, a development partner funding green transformation, or a community actor building resilience on the ground, the Climate Forward Summit offers a dynamic and inclusive space to engage, collaborate, and lead. This year’s summit is the inaugural edition, setting the foundation for what will become West Africa’s most influential climate convening.

Event Theme

Under the theme:
“Foundations of Climate Action: Aligning Vision, Sector, and Strategy”
This year’s theme emphasises the urgent need for coordinated climate governance and collective leadership to build resilient systems and accelerate Ghana’s green transition.

Date: Thursday, 31st July 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: GIMPA Executive Conference Centre, Accra – Ghana

Summit Objectives

• Catalyze Cross-Sector Climate Action: Bring together diverse sectors (energy, agriculture, extractives, etc.) to collaborate on climate solutions, ensuring strategic alignment with national resilience and green growth goals.
• Accelerate Green Economic Transformation: Spur transformational outcomes by mobilizing commitments and investments in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and low-carbon infrastructure, thereby driving Ghana’s green economy forward.
• Empower Communities and Youth: Elevate community voices, indigenous knowledge, youth leadership, and gender-inclusive initiatives in the climate dialogue, ensuring that grassroots perspectives shape the agenda and lead to tangible, on-the-ground resilience projects.
• Forge Lasting Partnerships: Facilitate new partnerships and knowledge exchange between government, industry, academia, and civil society – creating a network that continues to collaborate beyond the event to implement policies and projects arising from summit discussions.

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Why Attend

Important Information for Registration

Registration for the Climate Forward Summit 2025 is now open to individuals, institutions, and organizations interested in contributing to climate action in Ghana and West Africa. Early registration is highly encouraged, as spaces are limited. Special arrangements are available for organizations, groups, and those with accessibility needs. Registration covers access to all summit sessions, exhibitions, breakout activities, and refreshments on the day.

Partnership Opportunities

The Climate Forward Summit presents a unique opportunity for brands, development partners, and corporate institutions to align with Ghana’s climate transition agenda. The partnership helps amplify your commitment to sustainability while offering visibility to a high-level audience of decision-makers, civil society leaders, and private sector stakeholders.

We offer various tiers of partnership, including Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Supporter levels, each with unique benefits. In-kind partnerships are also welcome. All sponsors will be featured in the summit communications, website, and event materials.

Want to know more about the event? Our team is ready to help you with any additional questions. Contact us via email, communications@theimplementers.org