The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called on parliaments across the globe to harness their legislative authority in addressing the growing threat of climate change.
Speaking at the 11th Nevsky International Ecological Congress in St. Petersburg, Russia, Speaker Bagbin emphasized the pivotal role of legislators in shaping climate policies that promote sustainable development and ecological resilience.
According to him, legislative bodies worldwide must leverage their law-making powers to implement effective climate solutions.
Highlighting the existential threat posed by climate change, he called for robust national commitments to environmental protection and investment in renewable energy. He shared Ghana’s initiatives in climate action and stressed the importance of allocating sufficient resources in national budgets to achieve environmental restoration goals. Additionally, he encouraged legislators to engage and educate their constituents on supporting and implementing climate policies and regulations.
The Congress adopted a resolution aimed at enhancing international environmental cooperation, which will be presented at the upcoming United Nations Conference.
