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flag Ghana’s central bank mandates ESG integration in lending by 2026 to boost sustainability and financial resilience.

flag Ghana’s central bank is pushing banks to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into lending, especially in the extractive sector, which makes up about 20% of GDP. flag Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu stressed that sustainable financing supports long-term profitability and reduces risks. flag A new Climate-Related Financial Risk Directive requires financial institutions to address climate risks by 2026, with a new Climate and Sustainability Office overseeing compliance. flag ESG adoption has risen from 42.2% in 2021 to over 73.6% by March 2025. flag The move aims to combat illegal mining, protect ecosystems, and ensure financial resilience amid climate threats like erratic weather and coastal degradation.

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