GMet-Led High-Level Delegation Pays Courtesy Call on Ghana’s Ambassador to Denmark
A high-level Ghanaian delegation led by the Deputy Director-General (Operations) of the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), Dr. Ignatius Kweku Williams, paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Ambassador to Denmark, H.E. Dr. Margaret Miewien Chebere, at the Embassy of Ghana in Copenhagen.
The delegation included representatives from the Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI), the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, and a member of the Governing Board of GMet.
The visit formed part of the delegation’s participation in the 2026 Danish Climate Science Symposium, organised by the National Centre for Climate Research (NCKF) at the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) from 27 to 28 October 2026.
During the meeting, Dr. Williams briefed the Ambassador on progress made under the Ghana-Denmark Strategic Sector Cooperation Programme, particularly the development and implementation of the Ghana Climate Atlas, launched in March 2026.
He highlighted GMet’s ongoing efforts to promote the use of the Atlas across government institutions and ensure that climate information becomes an integral part of national and local development planning. The participation of representatives from key government institutions reflected this approach, bringing together agencies responsible for climate policy, development planning, digital transformation and local governance.
The Ghana Climate Atlas provides access to historical climate information and future projections to support climate risk assessments and long-term planning. Its applications extend across agriculture, water resources, energy, infrastructure development and disaster risk management, making it an important resource for strengthening Ghana’s economic resilience.
Ambassador Chebere expressed delight at the visit and commended GMet for the improvements in its weather and climate services. She particularly welcomed the Agency’s proactive approach to involving other government institutions in the implementation and uptake of the Climate Atlas, recognising the importance of ensuring that climate information is translated into practical decisions that support Ghana’s development.
The engagement also highlighted the economic significance of investing in climate services, particularly as Ghana seeks to protect livelihoods, strengthen infrastructure resilience and reduce the impacts of climate-related risks on key sectors of the economy.
Also participating in the visit were representatives of the Embassy of Denmark in Ghana, Mr. Harrison Ofori, Programme Coordinator for Strategic Sector Cooperation, and Ms. Julie Stensballe, Sector Counsellor for Meteorology and Climate. The Danish Meteorological Institute was represented by Mr. Sebastian Hornum, Strategic Sector Cooperation Project Manager, and Dr. Shingirai Nangombe, Climate Scientist.
The visit provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress achieved through the Ghana-Denmark partnership and the next steps in strengthening the practical application of climate information across Ghana.
It also reinforced the importance of continued collaboration between GMet, its Danish partners and national institutions to ensure that investments in climate science and services deliver tangible benefits for Ghana’s economy and its people.
