CSR Centre Partners with Climate x Culture Summit in Ghana

The Centre for CSR, West Africa has announced a strategic partnership with the organisers of the inaugural Climate x Culture Summit 2026, with a focus on expanding sustainability and climate awareness across Ghana’s creative, cultural and events industries.

The partnership, announced on 12 October 2026, is intended to encourage businesses, creative professionals, event organisers and other stakeholders to adopt practical environmentally responsible measures.

Summit planned for Accra

The summit is scheduled for Thursday, 22 October 2026, at the Google Artificial Intelligence Community Centre in Accra. It will be held under the theme, “Designing Sustainable Creative Experiences for Africa.”

Organisers expect the gathering to bring together representatives from the creative industry, corporate institutions and environmental organisations. Artists, influencers, creative entrepreneurs and sustainability advocates are also among the groups linked to the event.

The summit is designed to broaden climate discussions beyond policy debates and scientific reporting by examining how people and businesses involved in culture, entertainment and events can influence environmental sustainability.

Planned initiatives

Among the initiatives planned for the summit are the signing of the Accra Climate Culture Accord and the development of a Sustainable Event Production Guide for Ghana.

The Centre for CSR, West Africa and the summit organisers are also working towards creating a permanent network of climate-culture practitioners. The proposed network is intended to support continued engagement and knowledge-sharing after the inaugural summit.

Kenneth Awotwe Darko, founder of the Climate x Culture Summit, said the event was expected to produce practical outcomes that would strengthen environmental responsibility in Ghana’s creative and events industries.

Focus on measurable responsibility

John Kojo Williams, chief executive officer and co-founder of the Centre for CSR, West Africa, said climate change was affecting communities, economies and future development opportunities.

“Climate change is no longer an abstract warning from the figment of anyone’s imagination; it is the reality shaping our lives, economies, communities and creative futures,” Williams said.

He added that corporate sustainability should involve measurable action and long-term responsibility, rather than serving only as a way for organisations to maintain a positive public image.

“Supporting the Climate and Culture Summit is a natural evolution of our mission,” Williams said, adding that sustainability needed to be integrated into culture, art and daily life.

The Centre has promoted corporate social responsibility and sustainability across West Africa for 14 years, according to the source report. Its work includes advocacy, training, policy development, environmental, social and governance practices, and sustainable business development.