World Vision Ghana Unveils Environmental Sustainability FrameWork
By Vivian Adu
A landmark initiative aimed at equipping Ghana’s religious leaders to address climate change and environmental degradation has officially been launched with the unveiling of a National Creation Care Framework.
Spearheaded by World Vision Ghana in partnership with A Rocha Ghana, the Akrofi-Christaller Institute, and the Church of Pentecost, the framework is designed to guide faith-based organisations in promoting sustainable environmental practices grounded in biblical teachings.
Held during a three-day Creation Care Conference in Accra, the launch brought together church leaders, development experts, and environmental advocates to explore the theological, missional, and practical dimensions of environmental stewardship. Particular focus was given to the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable communities, especially children in rural areas who are facing increasing food insecurity, limited access to clean water, and heightened risks of disease and exploitation.
Ghana continues to grapple with severe environmental challenges, including deforestation, erratic rainfall, droughts and recurrent flooding, which are closely linked to climate change and have direct consequences for agriculture, public health and national infrastructure. These challenges often affect the poorest and most remote communities the hardest, exacerbating cycles of poverty and inequality.
In response to this crisis, World Vision Ghana initiated a two-year collaborative process involving extensive stakeholder consultations, technical input, and financial support to develop the Creation Care Framework. Building on the organisation’s Empowered World View model, the initiative is part of its broader Environmental Stewardship and Climate Action (ESCA) commitment.
Speaking at the event, Jean-Claude Mukadi, the Interim National Director of World Vision Ghana, described the launch as a 'historic moment' for the Church in Ghana to take bold action in restoring God’s creation.
"This framework is a call to action, but it is also a deeply spiritual and moral imperative. It is built on three interconnected pillars: the biblical foundations of environmental stewardship, ESCA missiology — partnering with God’s mission — and ESCA action and advocacy,” he noted.
Benjamin Sarbah, the Faith and Development Manager for World Vision Ghana, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the biblical foundations of the framework. He noted that the document would be a vital tool for building the capacity of religious leaders to integrate climate action into their ministries and community engagement.
The Creation Care Conference served as both a launch platform and a training ground for faith leaders. It culminated in the adoption of a national action plan to guide churches across Ghana in implementing the framework.
