The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) invite you to take part in the regional webinar: El Ni\u00f1o 2026\u20132027: monitoring, forecast, and expected impacts on the energy sector of Latin America and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n
The WMO warns of an 80% probability of El Ni\u00f1o 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:<\/p>\n
\u2022Heat waves
\n\u2022Prolonged droughts
\n\u2022Heavy rainfall and flooding
\n\u2022Changes in water availability
\n\u2022Risks to hydroelectric generation and energy security<\/p>\n
This webinar will address:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022Latest forecasts and expected evolution of El Ni\u00f1o 2026\u20132027 Experts from the WMO, regional climate centers, energy operators, and sector authorities from Latin America and the Caribbean will take part.<\/p>\n Date:<\/strong> Tuesday, June 30, 2026 \ud83d\udd17 Click here to register<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n
\n\u2022Potential impacts on energy generation, transmission, and demand
\n\u2022Regional outlooks for Central America, the Caribbean, the Andean region, and the Southern Cone
\n\u2022Contingency measures and best practices to strengthen operational resilience<\/p>\n
\nEcuador time:<\/strong> 9:30 AM \u2013 11:00 AM (UTC\u20135)
\nSimultaneous interpretation:<\/strong> English \u2013 Spanish<\/p>\n