On 14-15 July 2025, the co-creation of Climate Services Workshop took place in Kumasi (Ghana), hosted by the ALBATROSS partner KNUST. Scientists, government agencies and community representatives met in this workshop, such as the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET), the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), and the Ghana Hydrological Authority. The meeting aimed to explore the co-creation of climate services aimed at strengthening urban resilience in Ghana.

Prof. Michael Poku-Boansi, Principal Investigator of the project, stressed the urgency of addressing Kumasi’s growing vulnerability to flooding through early warning systems and nature-based solutions. He urged stakeholders to adopt inclusive, locally informed approaches aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The workshop featured updates on hybrid climate tools being developed by ALBATROSS, including high-resolution forecasting models and AI-enhanced planning systems. The tools, designed with end users in mind, incorporate participatory validation and training to ensure long-term adoption.

The national organisations and agencies attending the meeting presented highlights on the work they carry out and the tools they use for weather forecast and disaster risk reduction, and they discussed issues such as weak institutional collaboration, limited data-sharing, and low public uptake of forecasts. 

The workshop ended with a reflection on pathways for building effective climate service ecosystems in Kumasi. Participants recommended policy continuity, integrated zoning enforcement, and improved institutional incentives to retain local climate expertise.

More information on this two-day workshop, here.