The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Samuel Nartey George, has stressed the role of climate data in driving Ghana’s economic recovery and resilience.
Speaking at the unveiling of the Ghana Climate Atlas on Wednesday in Accra City Hotel, he described the tool as a “scientific compass” that will guide economic recovery and strengthen national resilience.
“Climate information is no longer a luxury for scientific research. It is now a fundamental tool for development planning, economic management, and national resilience,” he said.
According to the Minister, the Atlas, created by the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) in partnership with the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), provides localised projections at a four-kilometre scale, offering detailed insights into rainfall, flood risk, drought vulnerability, and temperature trends through 2050 and beyond.
Mr George linked the initiative to President John Mahama’s warning in the 2026 State of the Nation Address about the “unforgiving impact of climate change on the national economy,” citing threats to food security and hydropower generation.
He stressed that the Atlas would serve as a mandatory reference for ministries, departments, and agencies, ensuring that infrastructure, energy, and agricultural planning are aligned with climate realities.
On the international stage, Mr George noted that the Atlas strengthens Ghana’s position within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Paris Agreement framework by providing the scientific evidence base required by bodies such as the Green Climate Fund.
“We are demonstrating that we have the scientific rigour to use that finance effectively,” the Minister concluded.
Margaret Adjeley Sowah, ISD
