Ghana

              Ghana, located in West Africa, has a 550 km coastline that supports approximately 25% of its 30.8 million people. However, climate change-induced threats, such as sea level rise, coastal erosion, and flooding, endanger coastal communities and ecosystems. Two key sites illustrate these challenges. Across these sites, intersectional vulnerabilities leave women, children, and the elderly most exposed to climate change-related impacts, highlighting the need for inclusive adaptation approaches. Agavedzi/Salakope in the East Coast, once rich in forest areas and sea turtles, has faced severe inundation as a result of the construction of the Blekusu Sea Defence structure. This has led to the displacement of communities, forced relocation, and disruption of fishing livelihoods, with women bearing a disproportionate burden. In Chemunaa, a community once known for its abundance in fisheries suffers from intensified erosion emanating from the construction of the Glefe Sea Defence structure in the updrift, leading to displacement and relocation. The maladaptations faced by these communities are exacerbated by the fact that the voices of marginalized groups have been excluded from the development of resilience strategies against climate change impacts.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.