Videos

El Niño Is Here: Where Agriculture is Most at Risk

08/07/2026

A new El Niño phase has already begun, putting agriculture on alert around the world.

Michel Jarraud discusses El Niño

17/03/2026

Secretary-General Emeritus of the WMO explains how El Niño forms and the impact it has on food production and security all over the world.

Anticipatory Action in Afghanistan: Bracing for drought

09/01/2024

In 2021, Afghanistan faced a severe drought that had significant effects on the country's agriculture and water resources. However, this event was predictable.

Anticipatory Action in Timor-Leste: Bracing for Drought

28/11/2023

As Timor-Leste shows signs of drought linked to El Niño, fears of food shortages are growing.

What is Anticipatory Action?

11/08/2020

Anticipatory Action is an innovative approach which systematically links early warnings to actions designed to protect families and their assets ahead of a hazard.

El Niño impact in Ethiopia and FAO destocking activity

12/03/2016

One of the most devastating El Niño events on record continues to affect the lives and livelihoods of farmers and herders in Ethiopia.