WMO forecasts extreme weather patterns, leading to production challenges for growers across several Latin American nations.
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What happened
WMO forecasts extreme weather patterns, leading to production challenges for growers across several Latin American nations.
Who's involved
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Part of
Extreme climate patterns, including El Niño and La Niña, are causing shared challenges regarding food security and agricultural yields in Latin America and the Caribbean.Also in this story
- Cresud benefited from Argentine government measures while Paraguay faced adverse climate conditions impacting its farms.
- Extreme heat is exposing societal vulnerabilities as climate patterns intensify global environmental stressors.
- The potato production sector in Minas Gerais and São Paulo is facing decline due to climate factors and market monitoring.
The entities involved
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Colombia
country in South America
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Guatemala
sovereign state in Central America
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Ecuador
sovereign state in South America
Related events
- Africa, Ethiopia, and related regions are currently facing compounding crises, including severe food shortages and drought due to climate shocks.
- El Niño is causing varied climate impacts globally, including drought risks in Northern China and increased LNG import demand in Colombia.
- WMO and Adaptation Fund are supporting climate adaptation projects in Colombia, Chile, and Peru.
- An extreme weather event is currently underway in Colombia.
- Governments in Peru and Colombia must manage economic disruption and rating downgrade risks due to El Niño.