GMet, Danish Delegation Engage Tema Metropolitan Assembly to Present Climate Atlas and Interact with Local Fisherfolks
As part of activities under the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) mission to Ghana, the delegation on Wednesday, 28th January 2026, engaged the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) to discuss climate impacts and the use of climate information in local-level planning. The delegation also met with local fisherfolks to better understand how marine meteorological information supports their livelihoods and operational decision-making.
At the Tema Metropolitan Assembly, the Mayor of Tema, Hon. Ebi Bright, hosted the delegation at a meeting attended by heads of departments, directors, and selected Assembly Members from various electoral areas. The engagement provided a platform to explore how climate data and meteorological information can be more effectively integrated into municipal planning, policy formulation, and service delivery.
During the meeting, the Project Lead for the Ghana Climate Atlas, Ms. Maureen Abla Ahiataku, delivered a presentation on the Ghana Climate Atlas, highlighting its cross-sector relevance and its potential value to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies. She emphasized how the Atlas can support evidence-based planning and inform policy decisions, particularly in addressing climate variability and long-term climate risks at the local level.
In her remarks, Mayor Ebi Bright underscored the importance of protecting and reclaiming green spaces as a strategy for managing rising urban temperatures. She noted that while technical climate data from the Ghana Meteorological Agency is essential for planning, climate information must also be communicated in ways that resonate with the public. She therefore encouraged GMet, through the ongoing collaboration with Danish partners, to further strengthen its communication approaches to ensure climate messages are accessible, relevant, and clearly understood by communities.
Following the meeting at the Assembly, the Mayor joined the delegation on a visit to the Tema Awudum coastal community to observe the impacts of coastal erosion. During the visit, she engaged residents and traditional leaders to gain firsthand insight into how shoreline erosion has affected livelihoods, local businesses, and everyday activities within the community.
The delegation subsequently met with local fisherfolks and executives of the Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association in the Tema Harbour area. The interaction focused on understanding fishing operations, how meteorological and marine weather information is currently used by fisherfolks, and additional information needs that could enhance safety, planning, and productivity at sea. The team also undertook a tour of the harbour to gain a broader appreciation of marine activities and operational conditions.
The engagement concluded with discussions on the potential to expand activities under the Strategic Sector Cooperation programme to further strengthen marine meteorological services and enhance GMet’s delivery of tailored marine weather and climate information in support of coastal communities and the fisheries sector.
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