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About the Center

The Ghana Climate Innovation Center at Ashesi University was established in 2016 with the mission of contributing to a climate-resilient economy in Ghana. Through its initiatives, the Center is enabling African businesses, empowering women, and creating dignified employment opportunities. The Center’s work is currently supported through funding from Global Affairs Canada.

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Our Core Values

How do we make decisions, and how do we act every day? We look to the Ashesi Way of scholarship, leadership, and citizenship–a set of guidelines for decision making and behaviour grounded in Ashesi’s founding principles. It is based on the premise that our daily actions, no matter how small they may seem, make all the difference in determining the end.

Scholarship

  • Strives for deeper expertise.
  • Broadens conversations with insightful questions.
  • Embraces fresh thinking.
  • Connects with peers in their chosen field.
  • Proactively shares knowledge.

Leadership

  • Helps colleagues succeed.
  • Engages the unique talents of others.
  • Communicates effectively.
  • Takes initiative beyond core responsibilities.
  • Sets ambitious, attainable goals.

Citizenship

  • Is socially and environmentally conscious.
  • Recognizes the long-term implications of choices.
  • Brings joy and positivity (“Has fun”).
  • Maintains high ethical standards.
  • Leaves a positive impact on the community.

Our Team

Advisory Board

The Advisory Board supports the GCIC Team on strategic planning, growth opportunities, and impact assessment. 

We owe it to ourselves and to the next generation to conserve the environment so that we can bequeath our children a sustainable world that benefits all.

Wangari Maathai