Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – – As the curtains close on the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian, Hon. Hajia Zuwera Ibrahimah Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Salaga South in Ghana’s Savannah Region, emerged as a beacon of African leadership in the fight against climate change.

 

Serving as Treasurer of the Climate Parliament Caucus, her active participation underscored a fierce commitment to tackling environmental threats head-on, drawing global attention to the urgent need for localized action in vulnerable communities.

 

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The ACS2, convened by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Government of Ethiopia from September 8-10, 2025, at the Addis Ababa International Convention Center, brought together policymakers, experts, and innovators under the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green””.

Building on the 2023 Nairobi Summit, the event shifted focus from rhetoric to tangible outcomes, including the landmark Addis Ababa Declaration on Climate Change—a unified call for equitable financing, innovation, and Africa-led solutions to combat emissions and build resilience.

 

Preceded by youth and community dialogues from September 5-7, the summit also launched the Africa Climate Innovation Compact, emphasizing partnerships to scale green transitions and address Africa’s disproportionate climate burdens despite its minimal global emissions.

 

For Hon. Hajia Zuwera, the summit was more than a forum—it was a catalyst for action. As one of Ghana’s pioneering female MPs and the sole representative from the Savannah Region in the 8th Parliament, she absorbed critical insights into the multifaceted climate crisis, from biodiversity loss to food security threats.

These experiences have galvanized her resolve to spearhead forest restoration in her constituency, where deforestation—driven by agricultural expansion, illegal logging, and mining—has ravaged ecosystems at an alarming rate of up to 2% annually nationwide, or about 135,000 hectares lost each year.

 

Aareas like Akumade, a hotspot in Salaga South, unchecked tree felling has led to soil erosion, reduced water levels, and heightened vulnerability to disasters, mirroring broader trends in Ghana’s northern savannahs where forest cover has plummeted by over 77,000 hectares in recent years.

 

Hon. Hajia Zuwera’s key takeaways from ACS2 highlight her forward-thinking approach:

– Climate Change Impacts: The summit amplified the dire consequences of inaction, including biodiversity erosion, escalating natural disasters, and food insecurity—issues acutely felt in Ghana, where a 70% surge in primary forest loss in 2022 alone has amplified rural hardships.

For Salaga South, this translates to urgent calls for adaptive strategies to safeguard livelihoods.

 

– Collaboration and Leadership: As Treasurer of the Climate Parliament Caucus, Hon. Hajia Zuwera emphasized collective action, positioning herself to shape policies that promote sustainable practices. The summit’s push for South-South cooperation and influence on COP30 aligns with her advocacy for inclusive governance, empowering youth and indigenous voices in climate decision-making.

 

– Restoration and Preservation: Her pledge to restore forest cover in Salaga South echoes global reforestation drives, such as the African Forest Landscape Restoration Initiative highlighted at ACS2. These efforts promise carbon sequestration, biodiversity boosts, and ecosystem revival—vital for combating Ghana’s deforestation drivers like cocoa farming and illegal activities.

 

By weaving her ACS2 insights into local initiatives, Hon. Hajia Zuwera is not just inspiring her constituents but igniting a ripple of community-driven change. Her story exemplifies how African leaders can transform international dialogues into on-the-ground resilience, fostering environmental sustainability and justice in the face of climate adversity.