Local-based Information System for Climate Change Adaptation (LISA)
Data on climate change remains a challenge in Ghana, especially relevant data at the community level that will enable localized ecosystem-based adaptation measures. To this end, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) through the Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility (LoCAL) mechanism, established the Local-based information system for climate change adaptation (LISA) in 13 selected Districts in Western, Ashanti, Central, Eastern and Greater Accra regions.
This has supported the integration of climate change adaptation into local development planning and adaptation actions, at the local level through UNCDF's Boosting Green Employment and Enterprise Opportunities in Ghana (GrEEn) and the Promoting Green and Climate Resilient Local Economies in Ghana projects.
Platform Hosting
Hosted with MLGCRA on the District Development Data Platform (DDDP)
Data Management
Comprehensive warehouse system designed to host large volumes of organized data
GMeT Integration
Ensures Ghana Meteorological Agency products are available to communities
LISA anchored on the DDDP, is a comprehensive data warehouse system designed that can host and manage large volumes of organized data in a systematic manner without duplication. It is a platform for facilitating data collection, planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of district and community climate change adaptation and resilience interventions.
The LISA public portal that was developed alongside is a platform that has been designed and capable of ensuring the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMeT) products are available to communities in Ghana. Hence, designing, developing, and implementing GMeT's requirements in LISA-DDDP creates good synergy and system interoperability which eliminates duplication of systems.
Climate Change and Gender Vulnerability Hotspot Mapping in Ghana
The Gender Vulnerability Hotspot Mapping Tool developed by IWMI in collaboration with Africa Group of Negotiators Expert Support (AGNES) is an interactive decision-support platform designed to identify and visualize climate-vulnerable areas and populations across Ghana.
Developed through collaboration between national institutions and research partners, the tool integrates sex-disaggregated, sector-specific, and geospatial data to highlight the intersection between gender inequality and climate vulnerability across agriculture, water, and energy sectors.
Gender-Responsive
Focuses on intersection between gender inequality and climate vulnerability
Multi-Sectoral
Covers agriculture, water, and energy sectors with granular data
Inclusive Design
Highlights vulnerabilities affecting women, youth, and persons with disabilities
By providing granular, district-level insights into exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacity, the portal supports policymakers, planners, and development partners in designing gender-responsive and locally tailored climate adaptation interventions. It enables users to pinpoint vulnerability hotspots particularly those affecting women, youth, and persons with disabilities thereby facilitating inclusive, data-driven decision-making and ensuring that climate actions reach those most at risk.
Ghana Climate Change Data Hub
The Ghana Climate Change Data Hub is a comprehensive digital platform established to enhance the accessibility, transparency, and management of climate-related data and information in Ghana. It serves as a centralized repository that supports national planning, research, and international reporting under the UNFCCC.
GHG Emissions Data
Archived datasets for national greenhouse gas emission estimates (1990-2019)
NDC Tracking
Interactive portal tracking implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions
Policy Archive
Detailed information on policies and measures (1990-2012) for emission reduction
The Hub contains archived datasets used for the calculation of Ghana's national greenhouse gas (GHG) emission estimates from 1990-2019, providing users with reliable data to understand emission trends and sectoral contributions. It also includes detailed information on policies and measures implemented between 1990 and 2012 to reduce emissions and strengthen climate resilience.
In addition, the platform features an interactive NDC portal that tracks the implementation of Ghana's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), showcasing progress made, outcomes achieved, and investments required to meet national climate goals. The Hub's Support section highlights initiatives in capacity building, technology transfer, and climate finance, providing insights into the resources and partnerships driving climate action in Ghana.
By integrating these components, the Ghana Climate Change Data Hub serves as a vital decision-support and knowledge-sharing tool, promoting data-driven climate governance and fostering collaboration among policymakers, researchers, development partners, and the public.