Sunyani (Bono), April 10, – The Director-General of the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), Dr Eric Asuman, says Ghana is now better positioned to project weather patterns spanning the next 50 to 100 years following the launch of the Ghana Climate Atlas.
He explained that the Climate Atlas is a national climate information system developed to support planning, risk assessment, and evidence-based decision-making for climate-resilient development across the country.
Dr Asuman made the remarks when he paid a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of the Sunyani Traditional Area, Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II, at the Nana Bosoma Royal Palace in Sunyani.
He described the platform as an interactive climate service tool that integrates historical weather records with future climate projections from across Ghana.
According to him, the system is designed to improve access to reliable climate data and ensure that information is effectively used by policymakers, engineers, farmers, and other stakeholders in long-term planning.
He added that the Ghana Climate Atlas would strengthen national preparedness and enhance resilience against climate variability and environmental risks.
Dr Asuman reaffirmed GMet’s core mandate of providing timely seasonal forecasts to support key sectors such as agriculture, aviation, and general public safety.
He noted that the Atlas was launched on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in collaboration with the Danish Meteorological Institute, with support from the Danish Embassy in Ghana.
On his part, Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II commended GMet for its consistent delivery of weather forecasts and encouraged the agency to intensify public dissemination through radio and television.
He further urged GMet to leverage rural information centres to reach farming communities, stressing that such platforms remain the most trusted source of information in many rural areas.
The Paramount Chief also called for weather forecasts to be translated into local languages to improve accessibility and understanding among rural populations.
He noted that changing seasonal patterns have made accurate weather forecasting even more critical for agriculture and community planning.
Dr Asuman was accompanied by the Deputy Director-General (Support Services), Dr Vivian Abla Kali, Deputy Director-General (Operations), Dr Ignatius Kwaku William, and other senior officials of the agency.
GHBUSS
10 April 2026
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