Reducing climate vulnerabilities of migrants
Accra, Ghana
Mayor
Elizabeth Kwatsoo Tawiah Sackey
Start of Project
07/01/2022
End of Project
06/30/2023
Overview
Through the Reducing Climate Vulnerabilities of Migrants project, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) aimed to strengthen the resilience of migrant and displaced waste workers by improving livelihoods, access to basic services, and climate adaptation.
Reported Impact [as of November 2025]
Supported by the Mayors Migration Council’s Global Cities Fund for Migrants and Refugees, and implemented with People’s Dialogue and C40 Cities, the initiative engaged 972 informal waste workers—including migrants, refugees, and IDPs—registering over 400 into formal cooperatives, enrolling them in the national health insurance scheme, and increasing job security by 15%.
The city also established a daycare centre serving over 20 children of waste workers, promoting women’s economic participation and safer childcare. Despite administrative disruptions and challenges in registering undocumented migrants, the project fostered trust between city authorities and migrant communities and positioned Accra as a leader in inclusive, climate-resilient urban governance.
Call to Local Action - Priority Objectives
Eliminating all forms of discrimination and promote evidence-based public discourse
Protecting those most vulnerable
Providing access to urban infrastructure, social services, and education regardless of status
Realising socio-economic inclusion