Two firms sign MoU to tackle flooding in Accra

In a bid to tackle Accra’s perennial flooding and mitigate the devastating impact of climate change the Ghana Hydrological Authority (HYDRO) and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance hydrological services in Ghana on Thursday (11 July).

John Kissi, chief executive officer, HYDRO, said “Today marks the beginning of a significant and transformative partnership,” Kissi announced.

“This MoU symbolises our shared commitment to enhancing hydrological services in Ghana through collaborative efforts and mutual expertise.”

Kissi added that the MoU symbolised Ghana’s commitment to enhance hydrological services through collaborative efforts and mutual expertise.

For the UKCEH, the partnership offers the chance to apply their research in a practical context, gain insights from diverse environments, and contribute to global water resource management and climate adaptation efforts.

“We are enthusiastic about the opportunities this collaboration will bring,” Kissi stated.

“It is a testament to our dedication to advancing hydrological science and practice in Ghana. We are confident that this partnership will yield significant benefits for our country and pave the way for sustainable water resource management.”

The MoU focuses on several critical areas such as Catchment Monitoring and Observation Systems, Flood and Drought Modelling, Climate Resilience and Adaptation.

It will promote joint organisation of workshops, seminars, and regional/international conferences to increase information sharing and capacity building.

Again, the MoU will enhance joint application to national and international funding opportunities in relevant areas and Identifying opportunities to maximise the transfer of scientific evidence to improve policy and decision-making in both countries.

Reporting by Fritz Dela Amegashie in Accra

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