GMet and AGRHYMET Sign MOU to Strengthen Regional Climate Services Collaboration
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) and the AGRHYMET Regional Center have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise and strengthen collaboration in climate services across West Africa and the Sahel.
The agreement, signed on Friday, April 17, 2026, forms part of the high-level visit by a joint delegation from AGRHYMET, ECOWAS, and the World Meteorological Organization to GMet, as earlier engagements continue to yield concrete outcomes.
The MOU establishes a framework for enhanced cooperation through the regular exchange of meteorological, hydrological, and climatic data, as well as capacity development and joint research initiatives. It is also expected to support the effective functioning of the AGRHYMET Regional Climate Centre for West Africa and the Sahel (RCC-WAS).
Key objectives of the agreement include improving the production and dissemination of climate-related information and forecasts, and strengthening the technical capacities of national services in areas such as meteorology, climate science, hydrology, food security, natural resource management, and disaster risk reduction and management.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the Director General of AGRHYMET, Dr. Dayo Guiguigbaza-Kossigan, expressed appreciation to the leadership and staff of GMet for their warm reception. He noted that the visit revealed significant expertise within the Agency and strong potential for collaboration.
He emphasised that both institutions have substantial work to undertake together, particularly in capacity building and climate services, and assured that AGRHYMET would work diligently to implement all commitments outlined in the MOU. He also extended gratitude to the sector minister for supporting the engagement and expressed optimism about sustaining ongoing discussions.
The Deputy Director-General in charge of Support Services at GMet, Mrs. Vivian Abla Kally, described the agreement as timely and essential to achieving the Agency’s mandate. She noted that the objectives captured in the MOU, particularly in relation to capacity building, are critical and assured that GMet would ensure full implementation of the commitments, while also pursuing further collaborative opportunities.
Also speaking, the Deputy Director-General in charge of Operations, Dr. Ignatius Kweku Williams, reaffirmed GMet’s commitment to the partnership. He stated that the Agency does not take the agreement lightly and will strive to meet expectations, positioning itself as a leading example within the region. He added that the MOU presents an important opportunity to further strengthen institutional capacity and expressed appreciation to the visiting delegation.
The Director-General of GMet, Dr. Eric Asuman, also conveyed his gratitude to the delegation, describing the partnership as a valuable opportunity for growth and regional impact. He reiterated GMet’s ambition to become a significant player within the sub-region and a model institution for others, noting that collaboration remains central to contributing meaningfully to regional climate goals.
The signing of the MOU marks a significant milestone in advancing coordinated climate services in West Africa and the Sahel, reinforcing a shared commitment to building resilient systems through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strengthened institutional capacity.
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