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Caribbean Meteorological Organisation (CMO)


The Caribbean Meteorological Organisation (CMO) is an institution of the Caribbean Community that coordinates regional scientific and technical activities in weather, climate and water. In this context, it advises governments on international weather and climate issues and represents the Community’s meteorological interests at the international level. It works closely with regional agencies involved in disaster preparedness, response and relief.

Other quick Facts

  • Established: 1951
  • Area of Work: Environment and Development
  • Members: (16) Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands,  and Turks and Caicos
  • Head:  Dr Arlene Laing, Coordinating Director, 2018 to present
  • Special Projects: Severe Weather Forecasting Demonstration Project (SWFDP) in the Caribbean
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