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  1. El Niño climate crisis driving food, health, and drought across Africa
  2. El Niño conditions are increasing droughts and floods across various regions, including Africa and Latin America.
  3. El Niño conditions are causing increased risks of droughts and floods in high-risk countries across Africa and Latin America.

El Niño Warning Highlights Drought Risk and Food Security Gaps in Ethiopia

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The World Meteorological Organization warned that El Niño could become one of the strongest since at least 1950. WorldFish is studying the climate effects of El Niño, noting that changing rainfall patterns and higher temperatures could increase the risk of drought and food supply disruption around the world.

From worldfishcenter.org

Why it matters

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The event highlights that while global planning often addresses crop disruption, the risks to fishers and fish farmers due to El Niño are receiving less attention. These climate changes could have serious consequences for millions who rely on aquatic foods for nutrition and livelihoods.

El Niño conditions are increasing droughts and floods across various regions, including Africa and Latin America.

From worldfishcenter.org

Who's involved

  • WorldFishNonprofit organization studying the climate effects and impacts associated with El Niño events.
  • World Meteorological OrganizationSpecialized agency of the United Nations that monitors and issues warnings regarding El Niño intensity.
  • EthiopiaCountry in the Horn of Africa facing increased risk of drought and food supply disruption due to El Niño.
  • Michelle TigchelaarResearcher who heads WorldFish's work on climate and environmental sustainability.

Who could feel it

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  • ChileSpeculative

    Might face reduced aquatic food supply and fisheries revenue due to El Niño's climate changes.

  • PeruSpeculative

    Could see reduced aquatic food supply and fisheries revenue due to El Niño's climate changes.

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