Webinar: Strengthening West Africa’s Preparedness: The 2026 El Niño

##Overview The upcoming webinar on September 22, 2026, aims to address the implications of the 2026 El Niño, identified as one of the strongest in recent decades. This event will bring together stakeholders to discuss the anticipated climate variability affecting West Africa, particularly the Sahel and Gulf of Guinea regions, which are likely to experience severe droughts and flooding. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is collaborating with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) to implement a project funded by the European Union, focusing on improving disaster preparedness and response mechanisms. The webinar will cover practical solutions for mitigating the impacts of El Niño, including anticipatory actions and transboundary coordination. Participants will benefit from insights provided by regional climate institutions and will have access to simultaneous interpretation in French and Portuguese, ensuring a wider reach across the region. For more details and to register, visit the event page.