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UN forecasters warn that a rapidly developing El Niño could push about 50 million people into severe food insecurity by the end of next year, adding to the 225 million already facing hunger in 45 countries. Central and South America, the Caribbean, and southern Africa are likely to be hardest hit, with potential long-term effects on harvests and food prices.
A new UNICEF report warns that nearly every child worldwide is affected by at least one climate hazard, with nearly half facing three or more. These hazards, including extreme heat, drought, floods, and wildfires, threaten children's health, education, and survival. The report calls for urgent action to cut emissions and transition to renewable energy.
El Niño, the cyclical warming of sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, is expected to reduce Atlantic hurricane activity but increase Pacific storm formation during the 2026 cyclone season. The phenomenon disrupts global wind and rain patterns, altering where and how many tropical cyclones develop worldwide.
Colombia's May 2026 presidential election represents a pivotal choice between pursuing climate leadership and reverting to fossil fuel extraction. With President Gustavo Petro unable to run again, candidates from the historic Pact and the opposition offer diverging visions, while U.S. influence looms large. Activists and analysts warn that a right-wing victory could set back global climate progress and expose Colombia to increased resource exploitation.
