The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) invite you to take part in the regional webinar: El Niño 2026–2027: monitoring, forecast, and expected impacts on the energy sector of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The WMO warns of an 80% probability of El Niño conditions developing between June and August 2026, with 90% persistence through November, and the possibility of reaching moderate to strong intensity. This phenomenon could significantly alter temperature and precipitation patterns across Latin America and the Caribbean, leading to:
•Heat waves
•Prolonged droughts
•Heavy rainfall and flooding
•Changes in water availability
•Risks to hydroelectric generation and energy security
This webinar will address:
•Latest forecasts and expected evolution of El Niño 2026–2027
•Potential impacts on energy generation, transmission, and demand
•Regional outlooks for Central America, the Caribbean, the Andean region, and the Southern Cone
•Contingency measures and best practices to strengthen operational resilience
Experts from the WMO, regional climate centers, energy operators, and sector authorities from Latin America and the Caribbean will take part.
Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Ecuador time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM (UTC–5)
Simultaneous interpretation: English – Spanish
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