The Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) has warned that climate change could shorten the lifespan of major infrastructure projects in Ghana, forcing the government to spend additional resources on repairs and maintenance.
GIIF highlighted that critical infrastructure, including Terminal 3 at Kotoka International Airport, the Takoradi Port expansion and the Accra‑Tema Motorway, faces climate‑related risks that could undermine its long‑term durability.
Speaking at the COP31 Ghana Pavilion, Kwadwo Kwakye Gyan, Head of Risk and Sustainability Management at GIIF, said infrastructure projects must be designed to withstand climate change to protect public investments.
He explained that although major infrastructure projects are expected to last for several years, the effects of climate change could prevent them from reaching their intended lifespan.
“This infrastructure that we want to develop is exposed to the impacts of climate change. These projects are expected to last for several years. However, due to climate change, they may not serve their intended lifespan, and government could end up spending additional money on repairs and maintenance,” he said.
GIIF’s warning comes as Ghana seeks to secure long‑term funding for its infrastructure agenda, with the fund urging policymakers to incorporate climate resilience into project design and budgeting.
