Africa Climate Communication Summit 2025: Adwoa Wiafe Champions Private Sector Role in Climate Action

Adwoa Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer at MTN Ghana, will deliver the keynote address at the Africa Climate Communication Summit 2025 (Virtual Edition), an event that seeks to place communication at the heart of Africa’s climate resilience agenda. The summit, themed “Towards a Climate Resilient Africa through Strategic Communication”, precedes the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP) in Brazil this November.

Leading the Conversation on Sustainability

Adwoa Wiafe, a recognized leader in corporate sustainability, has been instrumental in advancing MTN Ghana’s vision of integrating environmental responsibility with business innovation. Under her leadership, MTN has pursued sustainability strategies anchored on:

Reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy adoption

Driving inclusive community development and digital inclusion

Strengthening ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability

Her keynote is expected to emphasize how the private sector can play a pivotal role in Africa’s climate journey by deploying strategic communication to build trust, influence policies, and mobilize communities for climate action.

Speaking ahead of the summit, Wiafe stressed: “Climate communication is more than just awareness, it is about mobilizing action. At MTN Ghana, we are committed to telling Africa’s climate story in a way that empowers people, protects the environment, and secures a sustainable future for generations to come.”

Transforming Communication into Action

The Africa Climate Communication Summit will convene storytellers, journalists, communication specialists, policymakers, and creative artists from across Africa and beyond, including participants from Benin, Mali, Nigeria, and the United Kingdom.

Through panel discussions, keynote sessions, and experience sharing, participants will explore how storytelling and creative media can transform climate data and policy into accessible, relatable, and actionable narratives for ordinary citizens. The summit underscores the urgent need to close the gap between climate science, policymaking, and community realities by using innovative communication approaches.

Private Sector as a Climate Leader

Adwoa Wiafe’s contribution will spotlight the responsibility and influence of corporate organizations in advancing climate resilience. She will highlight MTN Ghana’s sustainability journey as an example of how private companies can balance business growth with environmental stewardship.

Her address will also challenge African businesses to go beyond compliance and adopt climate leadership roles—leveraging their platforms, networks, and resources to inspire behavioral change, innovation, and collaboration.

Africa’s Climate Story – From Victimhood to Leadership

The summit takes place at a critical juncture when Africa is facing mounting climate threats such as droughts, flooding, and food insecurity, yet also showcasing remarkable potential for innovation, renewable energy solutions, and community-driven resilience strategies.

Organizers emphasize that Africa’s climate story must be told boldly and inclusively, portraying the continent not as a passive victim of climate change but as a key driver of global resilience and sustainable development.

Registration and Participation

The Africa Climate Communication Summit 2025 is free and open to all interested participants. Registration can be completed online via:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/o4qyWeJSS_Ky2TGwUXrjEA

Media Contacts

Adwoa Wiafe

Chief Corporate Services & Sustainability Officer

Georgina Asare Fiagbenu

Corporate Communications Senior Manager

Email: mtnghana.mediaoffice@mtn.com

About MTN Ghana

MTN Ghana is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Ghana, providing subscribers with diverse offerings under Pay As You Go, Pay Monthly, and Mobile Financial Services. It is part of the MTN Group, a global telecommunications giant with a vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world to customers.

Guided by its Ambition 2025 Strategy: Leading Digital Solutions for Africa’s Progress, MTN Ghana remains committed to ensuring that everyone has access to the benefits of a modern connected life, while driving sustainable development and climate resilience across Africa.

Scancom PLC, MTN Ghana’s parent company, is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange.