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World: Preparándose para El Niño: FAO y WFP lanzan un llamamiento conjunto para proteger a 8,8 millones de personas frente a fenómenos meteorológicos extremos
By World Food Programme at ReliefWeb
· June 18, 2026
· 5 min read
. El llamamiento solicita financiación urgente y flexible ante las crisis climáticas previstas que podrían amenazar la seguridad alimentaria, los medios de vida y la producción agrícola en las regiones más vulnerables del mundo a lo largo de este año y del próximo. Se prevé que El Niño se intensifiq
Key takeaway Se prevé que las fuertes condiciones de El Niño en la segunda mitad de 2026 aumenten la probabilidad de sequías, inundaciones y tormentas en partes de África, Asia, el Pacífico, América Latina y el Caribe.
Why this matters
The joint appeal by FAO and WFP to protect 8.8 million people from extreme weather events associated with El Niño highlights the critical need for urgent and flexible funding to address climate-related crises. With millions already facing severe food insecurity due to conflicts, economic instability, and climate-related disruptions, the anticipated intensification of El Niño in 2026 poses a significant threat to food security, livelihoods, and agricultural production in vulnerable regions. The fact that every dollar invested in preventive response can yield up to 7 dollars in avoided losses and response costs underscores the importance of proactive measures. The ability of FAO and WFP to rapidly scale up assistance to 8.8 million people with an additional 167 million dollars in funding demonstrates the potential for targeted investments to mitigate the impacts of El Niño. As the global community prepares for the anticipated climate-related disasters, the success of this appeal will depend on the timely availability of funding to support preventive measures.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 5 min
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