By: Edwin Gogu
Green for Change Ghana joined other civil society organizations at a high-level lunch meeting hosted by the Embassy of Switzerland on Tuesday, 11th November 2025, to discuss collaborative actions toward strengthening agribusiness value chains in Ghana. The meeting, held at the Swiss Embassy in Accra, brought together CSOs and associations working across key value chains, particularly cashew and oil palm, as part of Switzerland’s continued commitment to supporting sustainable agriculture and decent work in partnership with institutions such as the International Labour Organization (ILO) and NIRAS.
Representing Green for Change Ghana was Mr. John Balankoo Sumbo, Executive Director of the organization, who contributed significantly to the discussions and shared key insights from their fieldwork and interventions.
The engagement created a platform for identifying opportunities, challenges, and practical solutions to improve rural livelihoods, promote ethical and climate-smart agribusiness practices, and enhance productivity across Ghana’s agricultural economy.
Mr. Sumbo, speaking on behalf of Green for Change Ghana, shared experiences from their ongoing work within the Savannah Ecological Zone, where the organization supports smallholder farmers to boost climate resilience and strengthen the cashew value chain. This includes providing improved cashew seedlings to farmers to intensify their cultivation, providing technical training, supporting value addition, and linking farmers to competitive markets. He also outlined the organization’s efforts to restoring degraded shea parklands, an essential natural resource and livelihood source for thousands of rural women.
Green for Change Ghana emphasized that restoring these ecosystems not only protects biodiversity but creates sustainable income pathways that reduce pressures on forests, curb illegals logging, and enhance community resilience to climate change. The organization further highlighted its work in promoting diversified income streams, including agroforestry and climate-smart farming models that help safeguard rural livelihoods.
The Swiss Embassy reaffirmed its commitment to supporting strategic value chains through knowledge exchange, partnership building, and targeted investments aimed at improving decent work conditions and strengthening the agricultural sector’s contribution to the national economy.
Green for Change Ghana, through its Executive Director, expressed appreciation for the invitation and reiterated its openness to strategic partnerships and funding opportunities that will scale its impact. The organization underscored the importance of collaboration in transforming agribusiness systems, improving farmer welfare, and advancing sustainable, green development across Ghana.
With climate change threatening the stability of rural communities, Green for Change Ghana believes that stronger alliances between local actors, development partners, and government institutions are crucial in building resilient ecosystems and supporting inclusive economic growth.
Source: padfm.com.gh/Green for Change Ghana
