By: Sarah Baafi
Germany is reaffirming its deep and long-standing commitment to Ghana, with a sharp focus on tackling climate change while strengthening national security.
Ambassador Frederik Landshöft visited the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) on Friday to engage with media officials, assess the state of public information, and chart ways to communicate Germany’s extensive work in Ghana more effectively.
The ambassador highlighted the multi-faceted nature of Germany’s engagement, which spans military cooperation, sustainable development, infrastructure, business, and education. “Our core interests in Ghana are regional stability, economic growth, and skilled labor migration,” Ambassador Landshöft said.
“But increasingly, we are focusing on how climate challenges and security concerns intersect, particularly in northern Ghana. Communities here face environmental stress that directly affects livelihoods, stability, and national development.”
For over 23 years, Germany’s Bundeswehr has collaborated closely with the Ghanaian armed forces, training personnel and promoting operational capacity in peacekeeping and crisis management.
Meanwhile, the German development agency Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) runs climate adaptation and sustainable development programs across Ghana, including northern regions where rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and environmental pressures threaten both food security and regional stability.
“The nexus between climate and security is real, and Germany is committed to helping Ghana address it strategically,” the ambassador stressed, adding that Germany will continue funding projects that build resilience while promoting economic opportunities.
Germany’s support goes beyond policy and security. Infrastructure projects like the Eastern Corridor road upgrades led by the German company INDEX between Tema and Akosombo are improving transport links vital for trade and community development.
Additionally, Germany has backed family-owned Ghanaian enterprises, including cold chain expansion initiatives that strengthen local business while supporting critical infrastructure.
The ambassador also underscored the importance of media in shaping public understanding of these efforts. “GBC plays a central role in bringing these stories to Ghanaians,” he said, calling on the broadcaster to highlight the impact of German-funded projects in climate adaptation, security, and economic growth. “We are doing a lot, but sometimes the public doesn’t hear enough about it. That is why this visit matters.”
Germany’s engagement also includes over 60 university partnerships between Ghanaian and German institutions, fostering research, innovation, and education in climate science, governance, and technology.
On the business front, German companies are increasingly active in Ghana, with interest growing in light of the country’s improving economic performance under the IMF program and President Mahama’s recent State of the Nation address, which outlined strong macroeconomic gains.
Looking ahead, the German-African Business Summit, set to return to Ghana in November after rotating across Africa, promises to strengthen these economic ties further. Ambassador Landshöft also noted ongoing cultural and sporting exchanges, including a friendly football match between Ghana and Germany on March 30, as part of efforts to build deeper bilateral connections.
The visit to GBC comes as Germany seeks to ensure that climate-security initiatives are communicated widely and understood by the public. With projects that combine environmental resilience, security, infrastructure, and economic growth, Germany’s footprint in Ghana is broad, strategic, and long-term.
“Germany is not just present in Ghana,” the ambassador said. “We are actively shaping a future where climate action, security, and sustainable development go hand in hand. And GBC has an essential role in telling that story to the people of Ghana.”
