CIMH

Caribbean Institute for Meteorology & Hydrology is a training & research organisation formed to improve meteorological & hydrological services in the Caribbean.

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

DYK that climate-smart IDF curves turn rainfall patterns into the thresholds that support resilient infrastructure planning?
Through this Project, updated curves are being developed to strengthen how climate risk is factored into infrastructure planning & design.
@CariBank

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/bRizChBDHa
@CaribBank @EUinBarbados @EarthMedic
#ClimateHealth #ResilientHospitals #CaribbeanResilience #PublicHealth #Preparedness

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

Smart health facilities = safer communities.
Health facilities must be resilient to climate-related disasters. Climate smart design and advanced medical systems keep patients and healthcare workers safe and ensure essential services continue during emergencies.

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

IDF curves turn rainfall patterns into actionable design guidance.
This data underpins drainage design, road sizing, & flood‑risk calculations, ensuring infrastructure is built for today’s rainfall & tomorrow’s climate realities.
Learn more: https://t.co/y1nP4gg2wJ @CaribBank

[FIAP @fiap_es]

🌪️ The Caribbean is one of the world´s most vulnerable regions to the extreme weather events

✅That's why representatives from the Caribbean and EU identify synergies, coordinate actions and maximize the impact of available funding

#PublicExpertise of @AEMET_Esp #GlobalGateway

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

@intraacpclimsa @weather_bahamas @WMO The meeting has now transitioned into the Coordination Meeting in the Caribbean Basin on the Provision of Meteorological and Climate Services, led by @fiap_es with support from @EUinBarbados. The meeting continues through Friday evening.

#ClimateServices #CaribbeanClimate

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

The CIMH-led portion of #CARICOF2026 concluded in Nassau, The Bahamas, with appreciation extended by the @IntraACPClimSA Programme to the host country, panelists and participants for their contributions over the past two days.

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

@intraacpclimsa Tokens of appreciation were presented to Mr. Geoffrey Greene, Director & Mrs. Shenika Maura, Meteorologist & local focal point @weather_bahamas, along with moderator Dr. Arlene Lang (CMO), Dr. Tannecia Stephenson (UWI Mona Climate Studies Group) & Dr. Wilfran Okia @WMO.

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

@intraacpclimsa @EUinBarbados @WMO @fiap_es @weather_bahamas @MetserviceJA 🌎 Regionally, awareness & capacity-building workshops for media professionals & NMHSs have strengthened climate communication across the Caribbean.

Dr. Wazita Scott (CIMH) also presented on CAROGEN v2, a tool supporting the production & delivery of regional climate outlooks.

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

CARICOF2026 showcased how the @intraacpclimsa Caribbean Programme is strengthening climate services & supporting climate-informed decision-making across the C'bean. @EUinBarbados @EUinBarbados @WMO @fiap_es @weather_bahamas

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

@intraacpclimsa @EUinBarbados @WMO @fiap_es @weather_bahamas Nikeisha Hibbert with @metserviceja 🇯🇲 highlighted PICSA training, support for National Climate Outlook Forums (NCOFs), climate services coordination, ongoing data rescue activities, and planned observation network upgrades.

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

The presentation emphasized the value of climate impact data for resilience & decision-making across the region, & concluded with the official soft launch of the CCID by Dr. David Farrell, Principal of CIMH.
@intraacpclimsa @EUinBarbados @WMO @fiap_es @weather_bahamas
#CariCOF

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

As we continue into Day 2 of #CARICOF2026, let’s look back at a key highlight from Day 1.
Dr. Roche Mahon (CIMH) presented on the Caribbean Climate Impacts Database (CCID) and proposed Caribbean Climate Impacts Monitoring Network (CCIMNet).

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

Moderated by Dr. Arlene Lang (CMO), the panel featured Dr. Cédric Van Meerbeeck, CIMH; Dr. Tannecia Stephenson, UWI Mona Climate Studies Group; Dr. Wilfran Okia, WMO; & Mr. Aarone Sargeant, DRMA, Bahamas.
@intraacpclimsa @EUinBarbados @WMO @fiap_es @weather_bahamas

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

Today's panel discussion explored the potential impacts associated with a developing El Niño and the importance of early action to reduce risks across water resources, agriculture & food security, health, tourism and livelihoods.

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

Key takeaways:
📌 Potentially less active hurricane season (~12 named storms)
📌 Delayed, drier wet season with elevated flood risk
📌 Drought concerns may continue
📌 Increased heat stress expected, especially Aug–Sep
@intraacpclimsa @EUinBarbados @WMO @fiap_es @weather_bahamas

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

During Day 1 of the 2026 Wet & Hurricane Season CariCOF the regional outlook was presented by Dr. Cédric Van Meerbeeck (CIMH) & Shenika Maura (Bahamas Dept. of Meteorology). The team highlighted the potential impacts of a developing El Niño across the Caribbean.

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

@weather_bahamas @EUinBarbados @WMO The remarks highlighted the importance of partnerships, climate services and strengthening regional resilience ahead of the 2026 wet and hurricane season.

#ClimateOutlook #ClimateServices #HurricaneSeason

[CIMH @CIMHbb]

CARICOF2026 officially opened today in Nassau, The Bahamas 🇧🇸
Opening remarks were delivered by Minister of Transport, the Hon. Leon Lundy, Geoffrey Greene @weather_bahamas, Dr. David Farrell @CIMHBB, Virginie André @EUinBarbados, Dr. Wilfran Okia @WMO, & Adrian Trotman @CIMHBB