El Niño Starts, Putting Preparedness Efforts in Focus

El Niño Starts, Putting Preparedness Efforts in Focus

The arrival of El Niño has renewed global preparedness efforts as forecasters warn the climate phenomenon could strengthen into a very strong event by late 2026. Experts are urging governments and communities to use advanced forecasts to prepare for potential floods, infrastructure damage, disease outbreaks, and other climate-related impacts.
El Niño Set to Hit Within Weeks, Says WMO

El Niño Set to Hit Within Weeks, Says WMO

The World Meteorological Organization warns that El Niño could begin between May and July, with a high likelihood of strengthening into a significant event. The climate phenomenon is expected to disrupt global weather patterns, bringing above-average rainfall to parts of East Africa, including Kenya, while increasing the risk of floods, disease outbreaks, and infrastructure strain.
Climate Change Remains Top Long-Term Global Threat, WEF Warns

Climate Change Remains Top Long-Term Global Threat, WEF Warns

Climate change and environmental degradation remain the world’s greatest long-term threats, according to the WEF Global Risks Report 2026. Extreme weather, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse top global risk rankings over the next decade. The report warns that delaying climate action will deepen economic, social, and geopolitical instability.