ESSIC assistant research scientist Augustin Vintzileos recently visited the Tunisian Department of Agriculture for 10 days where he worked on climate applications. Vintzileos trained personnel and students at the Tunisian National Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology on reforecasts and led a seminar on the global subseasonal excessive heat outlook system. He also developed new relationships with Tunisian climate professionals including members of the Tunisian Weather Service. The visit was funded by the National Academy of Sciences and USAID.
