Experts warn of growing risks brought by a strengthening El Niño, which can disrupt food production, commodity markets and global trade. El Niño is a natural climate phenomenon in which the tropical Pacific Ocean becomes unusually warm, affecting weather patterns worldwide. Climate change can make its impact more intense.
The 2026–27 El Niño is expected to become one of the strongest events since 1950, with an 81% probability of becoming very disruptive. Commodity markets are already reflecting these effects. Concerns are rising over supplies of coffee, cocoa, wheat, rice, sugar and palm oil…
Source: Global Climate Risks Platform
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