Tema: The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) has emphasized the necessity for climate action to be integrated with economic transformation, highlighting its impact on enterprises, jobs, livelihoods, and communities worldwide, particularly in Africa.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Alex Frimpong, CEO of the Ghana Employers’ Association, remarked that climate change is not a future threat but a current reality. Speaking at a three-day International Labour Organisation (ILO) conference in Tema, titled ‘Union to Union Cooperation for Enhancing Advocacy on Just Transition and Climate Change’, he emphasized the urgency of transitioning to a sustainable economy without neglecting workers.
Mr. Frimpong posed critical questions on the balance between environmental sustainability and enterprise sustainability, stressing the need for collective action, social dialogue, and cross-border solidarity. He acknowledged the shift to low-carbon economies would transform the world of work, disrupting certain industries and fostering new ones.
The GEA believes that if managed correctly, this transition can encourage innovation, green enterprise growth, and resilient labor markets. Mr. Frimpong highlighted the importance of collaboration among social partners-workers, employers, and governments-in defining and implementing just, inclusive, and economically viable transition pathways.
He welcomed union-led initiatives that help workers reskill and embrace emerging opportunities in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, circular economies, and eco-friendly manufacturing. The GEA also supports identifying joint advocacy priorities to inform policy coherence and public investment strategies, particularly in social protection, skills development, and sustainable enterprise support.
Mr. Frimpong assured that the Ghana Employers’ Association is committed to working with trade unions to advance national and regional efforts toward a just transition. He emphasized the shared vision of growing economies, thriving enterprises, secured jobs, and a protected environment for future generations.