Ghana Meteorological Agency Engages Ministry of Local Government on Ghana Climate Atlas
On Wednesday, 7 January 2026, the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs as part of stakeholder engagements toward the Ghana Climate Atlas.
The meeting sought to introduce the Climate Atlas Project to the Ministry, foster collaboration between GMet and the Ministry, and identify potential areas of partnership in the implementation and use of the Atlas.
The Climate Atlas team was led by Ms. Maureen Abla Ahiataku, Principal Meteorologist, External Relations Officer, and Climate Atlas Project Lead. She briefed the Ministry on the objectives, structure, and expected benefits of the Ghana Climate Atlas, noting its relevance for planning, disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and local-level decision-making. Ms. Ahiataku highlighted the significance of the Atlas and indicated that it presents an important opportunity for both institutions to work more closely, particularly in the areas of climate data sharing, capacity building, and the integration of climate information into local governance systems.
Speaking on behalf of the Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr. Samuel Seth Passah, Director for Local Governance and Decentralisation at the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs commended GMet for the initiative and acknowledged the critical role the Agency plays in national development, especially in the context of climate change and weather-related risks. He welcomed the development of the Climate Atlas and offered recommendations for strengthening its content and usability to ensure it adequately serves local government structures and traditional authorities across the country.
Both parties expressed their commitment to continued engagement, with the shared goal of improving climate information services, enhancing resilience at the local level, and supporting evidence-based decision-making nationwide.
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