Biography

Daniel Peixoto de Carvalho, director of the CHM, holds a Master’s degree in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and is specialized in hydrography[SL3.1]. Captain Peixoto has extensive experience in hydrography and the marine environment, having served in several technical and leadership positions within the Brazilian Navy. Captain Peixoto also leads the WMO Expert Team on Maritime Safety, where he collaborates with international partners and stakeholders to strengthen the interface between meteorological and oceanographic forecasting and users of these services.