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Ghana Energy Transition Consortium (GETC)
The Ghana Energy Transition Consortium (GETC) is a collaborative, multi-stakeholder platform made up of NGOs and allied partners in Ghana who are actively engaged in energy transition-related issues. The goal is to position the Ghana Energy Transition Consortium (GETC) as a strong civil society force that holds the government accountable and advocates for a more ambitious and inclusive implementation of Ghana’s energy transition plan. The Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND) serves as the convenor of the Ghana Energy Transition Consortium (GETC), which was officially launched in July 2024. The Consortium emerged from a group of NGOs that began collaborating through shared discussions as fellow grantees of Gower Street, a UK-based family foundation. The Consortium’s mission is to foster collaboration, build strategic synergies, and create a space for the exchange of ideas on how CSOs can meaningfully contribute to Ghana’s energy transition goals.
Why GETC Matters
Ghana’s journey toward a low-carbon future must be just, inclusive, and locally driven.
GETC plays a critical role in ensuring that the voices of those most affected by the energy transition, especially youth, women, and marginalized communities are not only heard but actively shape national policies and implementation strategies.
GETC is a crucial force in making sure Ghana’s energy transition doesn’t just happen, it happens right.
Members of the Consortium
Centre for Extractive and Development Africa
The Centre for Extractives and Development Africa (CEDA) is a research and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting better governance of mineral resources in Africa. Established in 2014, CEDA works with partners across the continent to ensure that natural resource revenues are used effectively to improve the lives of African citizens. Through evidence-based research and advocacy, CEDA aims to influence policy decisions and promote sustainable development strategies that maximize the benefits of mineral extraction while minimizing its negative impacts.
Kasa Initiative Ghana
Kasa Initiative Ghana is an non profit organization working in Natural resources(NRE) and Environmnet Governance in Ghana. With the vision for each citizen to realize their rights, kasa facilitates critical dialogues between duty bearers and stakeholder in NRE sector with the aim to influence processes such as policy formulation and resources allocation. The organisation is also a secretariat to seven coalition operating in; mining, oil and gas, land, climate change, water and sanitation, forestry and fisheries. Through its Annual review forums, Kasa has for 14 years made key recommendations in policy and legislation through sector recommendations spearheaded by its coalitions.
The Civil Society Platform on Oil and Gas (CSPOG)
The Civil Society Platform on Oil and Gas (CSPOG) was established in 2009 as a Platform for knowledge sharing and for harmonizing the voices and actions of Ghanaian civil society in the oil and Gas sector. It has a membership strength of 120 individuals and 60 Organisation including Gender, Organised Labour Groups, Faith Based, Media Representatives and Community Based Groups.
WACAM
Wacam is a leading community-based human rights and environmental advocacy NGO in Ghana, established in 1998. Our mission is to empower mining-affected communities through rights-based education, policy advocacy, and legal representation. We focus on environmental protection, community livelihoods, and corporate accountability in the extractive sector. We operate in over 90 communities and work with CSOs, media, and international bodies to influence policies and ensure responsible natural resource governance. Our advocacy has led to improved corporate accountability, including legal actions and policy changes, such as the enforcement of the Polluter Pays Principle (PPP). Wacam strongly advocates for Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) as a fundamental right of communities affected by mining and oil extraction. We believe that communities must have the power to make informed decisions about projects that impact their lands, livelihoods, and environment. Through sustained engagement, we push for policy reforms that prioritize community rights, environmental justice, and equitable resource governance.