Understanding the Emerging 2026 Super El Niño and Its Implications for Africa
Africa’s Regional Climate Centres are convening a webinar to discuss the emerging 2026 El Niño conditions and what this could mean for rainfall, food security, water resources, health, energy, and disaster risk across the continent.
The webinar will provide the latest seasonal forecasts, regional outlooks, and preparedness guidance from Africa’s Regional Climate Centres, including ACMAD, ICPAC, AGRHYMET, CAPC-AC, SADC-CSC, and the North Africa RCC Node, in partnership with the World Meteorological Organisation.
Key Discussion Areas
- The latest ENSO forecasts and El Niño development
- Regional rainfall and temperature outlooks
- Flood and drought risks across Africa
- Food security and agricultural implications
- Early Warning and Early Action pathways
- Preparedness planning and anticipatory action
- Sectoral impacts on water, health, energy, and disaster risk reduction
Africa remains highly vulnerable to climate variability and extreme weather events. Millions of people across the continent depend on seasonal rainfall for food production, livelihoods, water access, and economic stability. Early warning information, when translated into timely action, can help save lives, reduce losses, and strengthen resilience.