Regional Office for the Americas

Regional Office for the Americas

The Regional Office for the Americas (RAM) covers all of South America (WMO Region III) and 13 Member States and Territories in North America, Central America and the Caribbean (WMO Region IV), a total 27 Members. There is a great diversity of climatic zones – from the permafrost of the tundra to deserts. It is, therefore, subject to many different weather and climate impacts such as flooding, hurricanes, sand storms or land slides. 

The diverse weather and climate of South America (WMO Region III) is reflected in its rich biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes and vistas - from the lush Amazon jungle to the glacier at its sourthern tip. The main impacts from weather and climate events are mainly flooding and land slides. The National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in many South American countries depend on the help from other sources as there is limited governement funding.

North America, Central America and the Caribbean (WMO Region IV) stretches from the far Arctic to the equator. It includes the rich economies of the Canada and the United States of America as well as the developing countries in the Carribean, such as Haiti. The main iimpacts from weather and climate events are hurricanes, drought and flooding. The agricultural sector, as well as transport and tourism, are greatly impacted by severe weather and climate events.

WMO Offices in the Region

  • South America in Asuncion, Paraguay
  • North America, Central America and the Caribbean in San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Mexico Project Office in Mexico City, Mexico
    • The main function of the Project Office in Mexico (MEX) is to support the planning, coordination and execution of the activities that are developed within the framework of the Agreement of Technical Cooperation between the Government of Mexico, through the National Water Commission (Conagua), and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to promote and strengthen the integrated and sustainable management of water resources in Mexico.
  • Haiti Project Office

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Regional Training Centres

Regional Training Centres

There are 28 WMO Regional Training Centres, composed of 43 components, providing a diverse portfolio education and training opportunities through residence classes, distance-learning and blended learning.

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