Kumasi is the second largest and the fastest growing city of Ghana (5.47% per year) as well as an economic hub for the entire area. The Kumasi’s region is one of the most agriculturally productive areas in the country. Together with agriculture, industrial and commercial activities are key sectors in this region.
It receives influx of migrants from different parts of Ghana and west Africa, resulting in rapid urbanisation and informal settlements. As the metropolis is situated in the transitional forest zone, this is threatened by climatic factors and land consumption due to urbanisation.
The most common natural hazards this region is exposed to are rising temperatures, decreasing rainfall, and flushing floods. There is poor institutional coordination and no long-term planning for climate adaptation. Limited acknowledgement and consideration by policy makers of the connection between CC and environmental challenges.
Kumasi Hub, Ghana
Kumasi, Ghana
- Region: Western Africa
- Climate: Tropical wet-dry or Savanna (Aw)
Kumasi Hub, Ghana
- Region: Western Africa
- Climate: Tropical wet-dry or Savanna (Aw)