The 14th session of the South-West Indian Ocean Climate Outlook Forum (SWIOCOF-14a) was organised under the HYDROMET Project with financial support from Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the European Development Fund (EDF), and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The forum was coordinated by the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) in collaboration with Météo-France and other regional partners. It took place in Mauritius from 17th to 20th June 2025 and brought together climate experts, meteorological service representatives, and sectoral stakeholders from countries across the South-West Indian Ocean region, including Malawi. The forum aimed to strengthen regional climate services by improving seasonal forecast accuracy, enhancing forecast verification systems, and promoting user engagement through the development of sector-specific User Interface Platforms (UIPs). Malawi was represented by an expert from the Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS), who participated in both technical and stakeholder sessions.