Global temperatures could rise 2.48°C by 2300, exceeding Paris goals despite new pledges, while Ghana expands solar power and climate finance.

A new study projects global temperatures will rise 2.48°C by 2300 even if all current climate pledges are met, exceeding the Paris Agreement’s 2°C limit, with emissions still far above what’s needed for a 1.5°C pathway. Despite updated national commitments from over 100 countries by COP30, collective action falls short, requiring an additional 5 gigatonnes of CO₂ reductions by 2030. Meanwhile, Ghana’s solar power capacity is expected to grow from 0.3GW in 2026 to 1.48GW by 2031, driven by policy incentives, falling costs, and rising off-grid adoption. The country has validated a revised Climate Prosperity Plan to unlock climate finance through debt swaps, carbon markets, and blended finance, aiming to boost renewable energy, resilience, and economic growth.