Director-General of the Danish Meteorological Institute Leads High-Level Mission to Ghana
On Tuesday, 27th January 2026, the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) hosted a high-level delegation from the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) and the Royal Danish Embassy in Accra under the ongoing Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) programme.
The mission formed part of efforts to deepen institutional collaboration between GMet and DMI, with a focus on strategic planning, leadership development, digital transformation, and the strengthening of weather and climate services in Ghana. Key activities included the presentation of GMet’s draft Strategic Plan for joint discussion and feedback, leadership and capacity-building sessions for GMet Senior Management led by the Director-General of DMI, engagement with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations on GMet’s IT systems and data gaps, the certification handover and celebration of newly certified meteorologists, updates on the IT gap assessment process, and discussions on data preparation requirements for CBrain.
The delegation was received by the Board Chairman of GMet, Mr. Selasie Woanyah Esq., together with members of the Agency’s Senior Management. The DMI delegation was led by the Director-General, Ms. Marianne Vendel Thyrring, and Deputy Director-General Mr. Thomas Kjellberg, as well as senior officers involved in the implementation of the SSC programme; Sebastian T. Hornum, Christina Hoff Jensen, Julie Steensballe, Kristian Thestrup, Andreas Nikolaj Pedersen, and Shingirai Shepard Nangombe. The Royal Danish Embassy was represented by the Danish Ambassador to Ghana H.E Jakob Linulf and Mr. Harrison Ofori.
In his remarks, the Board Chairman of GMet expressed appreciation for the partnership and highlighted its potential benefits to society. He noted that GMet values the investment made through the collaboration and expects it to translate into improved data quality and service delivery. He added that the partnership would positively impact agricultural outcomes and strengthen the Agency’s infrastructure, emphasizing GMet’s commitment to investing in the equipment and systems required to generate accurate data and reliable weather forecasts for the benefit of society.
The Director-General of DMI, Ms. Marianne Vendel Thyrring, underscored the importance of collaboration in ensuring accessible and reliable weather and climate information. She observed that weather and climate affect people differently and that close cooperation between institutions is therefore essential. While acknowledging the challenges involved in the work, she expressed confidence that the partnership between GMet and DMI would effectively address them.
Following the opening formalities, the delegation undertook a tour of GMet facilities to assess the Agency’s IT infrastructure, review operational and data management processes, and observe observation and forecasting workflows. The tour also provided an opportunity to identify critical IT and data gaps to inform ongoing institutional reforms and investments.
During the engagement, GMet presented the first draft of its Strategic Plan, outlining priority areas for institutional strengthening, digital transformation, and enhanced service delivery. The DMI team provided technical input and guidance, particularly on setting realistic, measurable, and achievable targets aligned with international best practices.
The mission reaffirmed the strong partnership between GMet, DMI, and the Royal Danish Embassy and highlighted a shared commitment to strengthening Ghana’s meteorological and climate services. The engagements marked an important step toward improved leadership capacity, enhanced digital systems, and the delivery of reliable weather and climate information to support national development, climate resilience, and societal well-being.
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