The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has introduced a new digital platform the Ghana Climate Atlas designed to strengthen national planning through accurate climate data.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!He described the platform as a vital decision-making tool that will support Ghana’s economic recovery efforts while helping the country better anticipate and respond to climate-related challenges. According to him, climate data has become essential not only for scientific study but also for shaping policies, guiding investments, and building national resilience.
Developed by the Ghana Meteorological Agency in partnership with the Danish Meteorological Institute, the Atlas delivers highly detailed projections at a four-kilometre resolution. This allows for more precise and location-specific insights than earlier climate models.
The platform provides forecasts on rainfall patterns, temperature changes, flood risks, and drought vulnerability, extending projections well into 2050 and beyond. These insights are expected to influence how infrastructure projects are designed, ensuring that roads, bridges, and energy systems are built with future climate conditions in mind.
The initiative also responds to concerns raised by President John Dramani Mahama, who highlighted in the 2026 State of the Nation Address the growing threat climate change poses to sectors such as agriculture and energy—particularly operations at the Akosombo Dam.
Beyond infrastructure, the Atlas is expected to support inclusive policymaking by enabling targeted interventions, especially for women engaged in agriculture and informal economic activities.
Additionally, the platform enhances Ghana’s standing under global climate frameworks such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement. By providing credible scientific data, it positions the country to better access and effectively utilise international climate funding.