The CariCOF was held between November 25th and 29th at the Hyatt Regency in Trinidad and Tobago. Regional Climate Outlook forums are an essential part of the development and effectiveness of Early Warning Systems, as they provide a space for real-time Climate forecasts and interpretation relevant to the region.

Highlights of the COF include:

• Training of Meteorologists and Climatologists
• The Outlook forum, which shares rainfall predictions across the region
• Dry-spell outlook for the agricultural sector
• Heatwave outlook