Luganda David – NECJOGHA Climate News
LUSAKA, June 12 (NECJOGHA ) — Africa’s Regional Climate Centres, working with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), are warning of a strong El Niño event likely to develop in the second half of 2026, urging governments and humanitarian agencies to prepare for potentially severe impacts.
The African Union, through the ClimSA Programme in collaboration with the African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development (ACMAD), will convene the 21st African Continental Climate Outlook Forum (ACCOF21) in Lusaka, Zambia, from June 15–19. The forum will run back‑to‑back with the Continental Climate Working Groups and the launch of the Africa State of Climate 2025 Report.
Experts say the emerging El Niño could trigger food crises, droughts, floods, health emergencies and record global temperatures, echoing the devastating impacts of past events. “Africa cannot afford to wait for impacts before taking action,” WMO noted in its advisory.
At ACCOF21, climate experts, governments, humanitarian agencies, Regional Climate Centres, sector leaders and development partners will assess the evolving conditions, transform seasonal forecasts into actionable advisories, and strengthen preparedness, anticipatory action and resilience across key sectors.
ACMAD emphasizes that the question is no longer whether El Niño may occur, but whether Africa is prepared to act early and collectively to reduce its impacts.
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