FSRP-AGRHYMET Delegation Commends GMet for Innovations in Climate Services
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) on Friday 19thSeptember, 2025 welcomed a 12-member delegation from the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) - AGRHYMET for its Annual Review and Appraisal Visit. The visit formed part of efforts to assess achievements, challenges, and opportunities within Ghana’s climate service delivery under the regional FSRP framework.
The team, led by Prof. Robert Zougmoré, Chair of the Scientific and Technical Committee for FSRP Regional Component 1, was formally welcomed by Nana Kofi Opoku, Principal Meteorologist and Head of the Agrometeorological Unit. Speaking on behalf of the Director-General of GMet, Nana Kofi expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as a strong sign of confidence in the partnership between GMet, AGRHYMET, and the FSRP.
The delegation was later taken through detailed presentations by Mr. Thomas Biney, Senior Meteorologist at the Marine Unit and Madam Felicity Ahafianyo, Chief Meteorological Technicianand Head of the Central Analysis and Forecast Office who showcased GMet’s recent innovations in climate services for early warning, agricultural advisories, and customized weather products.
From the presentations, the delegation learned how GMet has:Expanded its impact-based forecasting and digital dissemination systems through mobile, radio, and online platforms. Piloted innovations such as the “My Flood Risk Accra App” and the “Let’s Talk Weather” feedback platform to strengthen community preparedness. Partnered with MoFA and FSRP through the Deep Dive Team to design customized weather and climate services, including national crop and poultry production calendars to guide farmers’ decisions.
Madam Ahafianyo complemented this by showcasing the Deep Dive collaboration between GMet, MoFA, and FSRP. She highlighted how this partnership has produced customized farming and poultry calendars and how timely weather and climate advisories will be delivered via the Ghana Agriculture and Agribusiness Platform (GhAAP).
Prof. Zougmoré, in his closing remarks, underscored the significance of the collaboration:
“It is inspiring to see how GMet and its partners are actioning their vision. These are the types of win-win collaborations we believe will make partnerships cost-effective and sustainable. What is important is not only the technical expertise but also the soft aspect, networking among organizations to address the complex realities of farmers who, in our context, are more than just agriculturalists, but everything at once.’’
He encouraged GMet to continue expanding its partnerships with relevant institutions to build a more integrated support system for farmers and food system actors. The visit concluded with a guided tour of GMet’s Central Analysis and Forecast Office, the Marine Unit, and the Enclosure, where the delegation observed operations at first hand.
As Ghana braces for increasing climate variability, GMet’s expanding role in providing reliable, localized, and actionable climate information is expected to be a foundation in building resilience for farmers and food value chains across the country.
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