01/09/2026
GHANA POLICE SPORTS JOINS NATIONAL CLIMATE ACTION AND SUSTAINABILITY DISCUSSIONS
The Director of Sports of the Ghana Police Service, ASP Bernice Rashidatu Abdulai Timbila, participated in the Inter-Ministerial and Agency Technical Working Group Meeting on Climate Change and Sustainability held on Tuesday, 1st September 2026, at the District Assemblies Common Fund Office in Accra.
Convened by the Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, the meeting brought together representatives from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, financial institutions, development partners and other stakeholders to strengthen coordination and collaboration towards Ghana’s climate and sustainability agenda.
Discussions focused on locally led climate adaptation, climate financing and resource mobilisation, renewable energy, low-carbon development, carbon credits, climate-resilient infrastructure and the need for every public institution to identify practical ways of contributing to Ghana’s climate objectives.
A key message from the meeting was that climate action is a shared responsibility. Institutions were encouraged to consider the environmental consequences of their activities and develop initiatives that protect resources today while safeguarding the interests of future generations.
For the Ghana Police Sports Unit, the engagement presents an opportunity to explore the role of sport as a platform for climate action.
Following the discussions, the Director of Sports identified the potential for a “Decarbonising Ghana Police Sports” initiative, subject to the necessary approval and technical assessment. The proposed initiative could explore renewable energy and energy-efficient systems at Police sporting facilities, sustainable water use, reduction of single-use plastics, improved waste management, tree planting and environmentally responsible sporting events.
It could also explore the use of Police athletes as Climate Action Ambassadors, leveraging the influence of sport to promote environmental responsibility among Police personnel, young people and communities.
Beyond sports, the meeting highlighted the potential for a broader institutional approach within the Ghana Police Service, covering areas such as Police infrastructure, renewable energy, transport, fuel consumption, waste management, tree planting and other measurable emissions-reduction activities. Such interventions could eventually be assessed for appropriate climate-finance and carbon-credit opportunities.
The Sports Unit’s participation reflects the growing recognition that sport can contribute not only to physical fitness and national development, but also to environmental awareness and sustainable development.
As we protect lives and communities through policing, we must also play our part in protecting the environment for generations to come.
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