Tech for Climate Action: How Ghanaian Innovators Are Fighting Climate Change

By Rebecca Aboagyewah Oppong | Veebeckz Tech Media | Published on 16th August, 2023

Introduction

Climate change isn’t coming — it’s already here. From erratic rainfall in Brong-Ahafo to flooding in Accra, Ghana is feeling the heat. But while the problem is global, local tech-based solutions are emerging across Africa to tackle it head-on. In a continent where adaptation and resilience are key, technology is becoming one of the most powerful tools for climate action.

At Veebeckz Tech Hub, we believe in harnessing digital tools, AI, and local knowledge to fight environmental degradation and build a more sustainable Ghana. In this blog post, we explore how tech is being used across the country and the continent to turn the tide on climate threats.

1. The Climate Crisis in Ghana: A Quick Snapshot

Ghana is facing:

• Deforestation and loss of biodiversity
• Droughts in the North and floods in the South
• Coastal erosion in places like Keta
• Contaminated water from illegal mining
• Food insecurity due to shifting rainfall patterns

At WaterGuard Analytics, we’re using AI-powered sensors to monitor water quality in mining-prone zones and inform farmers when it’s safe to irrigate.

2. How Technology Is Driving Climate Solutions in Africa

Smart Agriculture

Tech tools like drones, IoT soil sensors, and satellite imagery help farmers:

• Know when to plant and harvest
• Optimize water use through smart irrigation
• Detect pests and diseases early

Farmerline (Ghana) sends weather alerts and crop advice to over 200,000 farmers via mobile.

Syecomp uses geospatial analytics to monitor crop health and land usage.

Clean Energy Innovations

Startups are deploying solar-powered systems for off-grid areas:

• Solar irrigation pumps
• Mini-grids for schools and clinics
• Pay-as-you-go solar for homes

PEG Africa and PowerHive are proving that solar can be both scalable and profitable.

Eco-Fashion and Green Manufacturing

Tech is helping trace sustainable sourcing in textiles, reduce water waste in dyeing, and 3D-print biodegradable materials.

Styled by DS (now Ecotextile Creations) is exploring biodegradable dyes and materials for sustainable African wear production.

Digital Monitoring and Mapping

Apps and dashboards are helping policymakers and citizens monitor:

• Forest loss
• Waste collection
• Air and water quality

Veebeckz Tech Hub is developing climate dashboards that pull data from various sources to visualize environmental risk zones.

3. The Role of AI and Data Science in Climate Resilience

AI and ML are being used to:

• Predict floods and droughts
• Detect illegal mining through satellite imagery
• Optimize energy consumption
• Model climate scenarios for better policy decisions

At Ejano Health, we're exploring how climate-related diseases (like cholera or malaria outbreaks) can be predicted using weather and sanitation data.

4. Youth and Women Leading the Movement

From school-based environmental clubs to women-led green startups, young Ghanaians are innovating fearlessly. Programs like:

• Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO)
• Eco Warriors Movement
• Girls in Byte (by Veebeckz)
• are blending tech and activism to teach recycling, sustainability, and coding for green apps.

Our Girls in Byte club recently ran a bootcamp where participants built simple climate awareness apps and learned how to collect environmental data in their communities.

5. Challenges and What We Need to Scale

While progress is exciting, we face:

• Limited funding for green startups
• Poor data availability
• Low awareness of climate-tech tools
• Resistance to tech adoption in traditional sectors

We need:

• Better access to open environmental data
• Climate-tech-focused accelerator programs
• Partnerships between academia, hubs, and government
• Green-focused funding for rural innovators

Conclusion

Africa doesn’t just need to adapt to climate change — we need to lead with our own innovations. Ghanaian tech hubs, students, and businesses must see climate action as a space of opportunity — for impact, growth, and resilience.

Call to Action

Are you passionate about tech and the planet?

Join our Climate Hackathon at Veebeckz Tech Hub or partner with our WaterGuard Analytics team to monitor water safety in your area.

Let’s code, create, and innovate for a greener Ghana.

Reach us at www.veebeckz.tech or email to collaborate.