Youth-produced climate change documentary screened at GIMPA

GIMPA hosted a screening of a short documentary on climate change in Ghana, produced by young filmmakers of the Ghana Youth Videography Programme, at its campus in Accra on 21 February 2025.

The programme teaches young Ghanaians video production so that they can tell stories that combine artistic expression with environmental advocacy. The film aims to raise awareness of climate change and encourage action, highlighting its effects on agriculture, ecosystems and livelihoods, and to prompt discussion on adaptation and on reducing its effects. It was made in collaboration with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada and the Youth Climate Report.

A speech on behalf of the Rector, Prof. Samuel Bonsu, said climate issues had become a major concern needing urgent attention and that the videos would build awareness and understanding and support environmental sustainability. Dr Magnus Mfoafo-M’Carthy, Co-Lead of the programme, called for aggressive measures to address climate change, raised concern about illegal mining damaging the environment and water bodies, and stressed the need to empower young people to help find sustainable solutions. Prof. Mark Terry of York University said the documentary could serve as evidence for authorities to act and described the programme as an innovative way to build young people’s storytelling skills.

Reported by the Ghana News Agency on 21 February 2025.