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"There is urgent need for action on water security, deforestation, and land degradation due to climate change."

Nana Klutse
Nana Klutse
Nana Ama Browne Klutse is a Ghanaian lecturer and climatologist. She is the head of the University of Ghana Physics Department and an associate professor. She is also the Vice-Chair of IPCC’s Working Group I for the seventh assessment cycle.
"There is urgent need for action on water security, deforestation, and land degradation due to climate change."
"Climate research is expensive and requires long-term commitment and funding."
"We are already seeing the effects of climate change on our land and water resources. Deforestation is depleting soil nutrients, and illegal mining is worsening the situation. While we cannot stop some impacts of climate change, we can certainly take action against issues like illegal mining."
"This tool is essential for decision-makers, students, and researchers. It provides access to datasets from both models and observations, helping to better predict climate trends and their potential impact."
"Producing research findings takes perseverance, consistency, and investment. Unfortunately, much of my work is supported by external donor funding. The Government of Ghana needs to invest more in research—not just in climate science but in all areas of scientific study—to drive national development."