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How could the 2026–27 El Niño affect global weather and ocean life? Stanford experts explain

An unusually strong El Niño developing in the Pacific could influence global weather, increase coastal flooding risks and disrupt marine ecosystems. Stanford researchers explain how warmer ocean conditions may affect coastlines, fisheries and wildlife during 2026–27.

UNFCCC briefs stakeholders on agriculture and food security ahead of COP31

Two pre-session webinars held on Oct 19 outlined the UN climate body's work on implementing climate action in agriculture and food security, with progress and outstanding tasks due for consideration at November's SB65 meetings in Türkiye.

Wales backs tighter controls on persistent pollutants, with new rules due in December

The Welsh Government has consented to UK-wide regulatory changes covering six additional groups or entries of persistent organic pollutants and revised concentration limits for existing chemicals. The rules are scheduled to take effect on Dec 16.

UN biodiversity summit opens as global review finds targets off track

COP17 in Armenia marks the first collective assessment of progress under the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, with fewer than half of assessed national targets on track to meet the 2030 goals.

El Niño raises food-production risks as WMO flags uneven rainfall outlook for South Asia

The World Meteorological Organization says the strengthening climate phenomenon could disrupt agriculture and fisheries, while the October–December outlook points to below-normal rainfall across parts of South Asia.

UNGA leaders call for education, jobs and skills to support young people

Leaders at the UN General Assembly highlighted education, skills, technology and decent employment as key to harnessing the world's growing young population, while warning that artificial intelligence could deepen existing inequalities.

Manipur CM calls for joint efforts to protect Loktak Lake

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh urged citizens, clubs and other stakeholders to help keep the Nambul River clean, highlighting its role in protecting Loktak Lake, Manipur’s largest freshwater lake.

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