According to Sam George, bridging those gaps is critical as the country faces increasing climate variability and extreme weather events. 'Pay what you owe GMet or face Parliament' – Sam George cautions GCAAAs part of the reforms, the government is reviewing legislation to elevate GMET from an agency to an authority, a move expected to expand its regulatory mandate and enhance its operational autonomy. He noted that this transition will position the institution to better coordinate national weather and climate services, while meeting international standards. On the technological front, Sam George disclosed that the government is accelerating the implementation of the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) to streamline the dissemination of emergency weather information. He maintained that strengthening meteorological infrastructure remains a key pillar in government’s broader digital transformation agenda and climate resilience strategy.

Source: GhanaWeb February 26, 2026 03:58 UTC