Cedric Dzelu
Technical Director to the Minister of State, Ghana | Climate Change and Sustainability
Cedric Dzelu is currently the Technical Director to the Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability, Hon Seidu Issifu, Cedric in response to local action to address the impact of the Climate Crisis founded Frontline for Climate Action an Organization established to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable practices.
Cedric Dzelu has served as the Global Climate Change Ambassador of the World YMCA, the oldest and largest NGO in the world in the business of empowering the youth by providing young people with space and giving them the voice to enable them to transform their communities.
He is currently the Director of Administration and Finance for the African Youth Commission which is a network of young people focused on working to achieve the Africa We Want, Agenda 2063. The focal person for Africa on a five-year climate change advocacy project funded by the Netherlands government. He is also serving as a Board Member of the Ghana Tennis Federation and the Executive Director of Hope Performance Tennis Inc, a sports foundation based in the United States having operations in Ghana with the mandate of empowering young people through the game of Tennis.
Cedric Dzelu now walks in the footsteps of Max Thabiso Edkins as a World Bank Climate Change Ambassador with the ambitious task of providing leadership to young people and governments to confront their roles in addressing the climate crisis.
With over 11+ years of experience, his expertise meets perfectly at the intersection of Climate Change Advocacy, communication, community development, marketing, finance, writing, community service and
volunteering. This coupled with other work experiences has afforded him the opportunity to learn, lead, manage resources and plan finances such that project objectives are met.
Cedric holds an MSc in Development Finance from the University of Ghana and a BSc in Marketing from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, (GIMPA).
Cedric is a trailblazer in youth leadership, climate change advocacy, sports administration, youth justice, youth empowerment, safe space, volunteerism and gender inequality. His service and achievement are evidence and examples for many to follow.
Cedric’s star shines on activities that seek to inspire positivity among young people to be drivers of change in their community. Cedric is an all-too-rare figure in today’s world where the quest for young people to be in the driver’s seat continues to be an increasing echo to many.
Cedric stands as an architect of change, adeptly translating the outcomes of high-level conferences into tangible impacts that touch the lives of ordinary individuals within their communities. His indomitable spirit and steadfast commitment have carved an indelible niche within the annals of progress and innovation.
cedricdzelu@gmail.com