This study aims to view the charcoal value chain holistically and to provide an overview of the country-specific conditions and actions required under a “Sustainable Charcoal NAMA”. It proposes improvements that must be made in the formalization of the sector through establishment of a Charcoal Unit, a Charcoal Fund, co-operatives, eco-labelling and awareness creation that can allow government programmes to reach out and encourage private-sector participation.

The study is structured into four parts with Part 1 covering the regional and country profile of Ghana and looks into existing policies and programmes under which the NAMA can be located. Part 2 of the study discusses the characteristics of the “building block” of a charcoal value chain. Part 3 focuses on transforming the building blocks into a sustainable charcoal value chain with policy actions and required technology intervention and capacity-building. Part 4 of the study highlights specific short-term actions that can be undertaken in preparation of the NAMA.