Evidence of implementation of climate change adaptation programs by selected local governments in the Ashanti region, Ghana

Globally, climate change has been understood as a phenomenon adversely affecting the activities of human beings. As a result, the menace of climate change impacts is curbed by various adaptation programs. This study provides an assessment of nature and form, level of implementation, and challenges of the implementation process of the Climate Change Adaptation Programs (CCAPs) over the years (2013-2021) by some selected local governments in Ghana. This study adopted the qualitative research design, with the multiple case study approach and using the non-probability purpose sampling technique. Semi-structured interviews and observations were used to solicit information from respondents. The study found out that the CCAPs are implemented in various forms including public education, land management, and water delivery. Moreover, about half of the Climate Change Adaptation Programs outlined from 2013-to-date were not implemented at all and more than 70% have not been completely successful. Also, the implementation of the CCAPs was mainly hindered by inadequate funding. It is recommended that there should be an improvement in CCAPs financing. Also, the Ejisu Municipal Assembly should include all Climate Change Adaptation Programs in the Districts' Medium-Term Development Plan under various thematic areas. Likewise, as a result of inadequate finance at the Local Governments level, the Assemblies should reduce the number of adaptation programs implemented within each planning period.