Sekondi-takoradi: A survey conducted by the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has revealed that residents in the metropolis are experiencing significant impacts from rising temperatures, affecting their health, mobility, and essential services. According to Ghana News Agency, the survey, which was conducted in collaboration with the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) and PSS Urbania, highlighted the serious health risks posed by the rising temperatures. Of the residents surveyed, 32 percent reported outbreaks of heat-related diseases, while 16 percent experienced sleep disturbances and heat-induced rashes, and 15 percent reported mobility issues. A statement from the Public Relations Unit of the STMA indicated that current temperatures in Sekondi-Takoradi average around 26.5°C. However, climate models predict an increase of between 1.5°C and 4°C by the end of the century, depending on global emissions. This rise in temperatures suggests more frequent and intense heatwaves, compo unding the city's climate challenges. The statement emphasized that vulnerable communities, including children, women, older adults, and persons with disabilities, are particularly at risk. Beyond health, flooding and coastal erosion pose significant threats, especially to coastal communities that rely on the sea for their livelihoods. Fisherfolks, tourism workers, and local businesses are among the hardest hit. While the findings underscore the severe challenges Sekondi-Takoradi faces due to climate change, they also present opportunities for action. The STMA, in collaboration with CoM SSA, is committed to addressing these impacts through a proactive and solutions-driven approach. The Assembly has developed a Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plan (SEACAP) to mitigate these risks. The SEACAP will outline key actions aimed at building resilience, safeguarding livelihoods, and tackling the city's most pressing climate risks. The plan will integrate disaster preparedness to mitigate future economi c losses, health risks, and displacement, and implement adaptive measures to address rising temperatures, flooding, and coastal erosion. It will also prioritize protections for the city's most vulnerable populations, ensuring no one is left behind in the fight against climate change.