Ghana has taken a major step toward tackling climate change with the official launch of the Ghana Climate Atlas, a new resource aimed at improving awareness and guiding decision-making across key sectors of the economy.
The launch was led by Samuel Nartey George, Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, at the Accra City Hotel. The event was organized by the Ghana Meteorological Agency and brought together stakeholders committed to addressing Ghana’s growing environmental challenges.
The Ghana Climate Atlas is a comprehensive tool that combines climate data, insights, and visual maps to help guide planning and policy decisions. It is expected to support critical areas such as agriculture, water resources, disaster risk management, and national development.
As climate change continues to impact Ghana, the need for reliable information has become more urgent. The country is already experiencing rising temperatures, sea level increases, and more frequent extreme events such as floods, droughts, wildfires, and coastal erosion.
The Climate Atlas is designed to help respond to these challenges by making climate information more accessible and easier to understand.
Users of the platform can access detailed reports for deeper climate analysis, explore an interactive map viewer to see how climate patterns change across regions and over time, and request datasets for research and planning. The Atlas also features story maps that highlight real-life examples of climate change impacts in Ghana, along with a section that provides simple answers to common questions.
The initiative is expected to strengthen Ghana’s ability to prepare for climate-related risks while supporting long-term, sustainable development.
The launch of the Ghana Climate Atlas highlights the country’s commitment to using data and knowledge to better understand its environment and plan for the future.
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