“The 2026 FIFA World Cup matches have introduced a true stress test of heat mitigation and preparedness. FIFA, spectators, stadium operators...were tested firsthand on the disruptions & complications,” says @jldevincenzo.bsky.social of @ncdp.bsky.social. Via @theguardian.com. https://bit.ly/4ps8wIi

Nearly one in five World Cup matches reached heat levels players’ union warns against

Guardian analysis finds 19% of games reached heat levels warranting delays, as Fifa defends its player safeguards

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"Every El Niño is different in terms of timing, magnitude, and geographic extent, and such differences lead to variability in the impacts—on temperatures and rainfall, for example—on a global scale," says @wxpizza.bsky.social of @ncdp.bsky.social. Via ABC News. https://bit.ly/44Ocvpr

El Nino is strengthening: Here's what it means for the US

El Nino conditions continue to intensify and are likely to be a strong event in the coming months, significantly influencing our weather.

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Given likelihood of El Niño's rapid strengthening and extreme weather events, now is the time to ready financing, human resources, and logistics to support the most vulnerable, writes expert @wxpizza.bsky.social of Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre & @ncdp.bsky.social. https://bit.ly/4vprVLG

While 2026 FIFA World Cup has put important safeguards in place, there remains a critical need for more research to inform the next generation of heat safety protocols at sporting events worldwide, says @jldevincenzo.bsky.social of @ncdp.bsky.social. Via @theguardian.com. https://bit.ly/44JA3eO

World Cup matches played in potentially dangerous heat as players’ union makes climate warning

Nine of the group stage games played in severe heat, analysis finds, as union points to lessons for the whole sport

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“We have the assumption in our planning that everyone will know what to do—[and] have access to the tools they would need to actually mitigate the heat. That’s really where we’re falling short,” says @jldevincenzo.bsky.social of @ncdp.bsky.social. Via @capitalb.bsky.social. https://bit.ly/447YEK8

Black Americans Face Heightened Risk in Record-Breaking Heat

From Memphis to Newark, Black communities are bracing for dangerous heat ahead of Fourth of July weekend.

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El Niño is here. @climate.columbia.edu professor/@ncdp.bsky.social faculty director @jeffschlegel.bsky.social and NCDP climate scientist @wxpizza.bsky.social explain why that’s a head start, not just a headline. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4v3kFoc

Impact Outlook: El Niño 2026–27 - National Center for Disaster Preparedness | NCDP

El Niño Is Here. Here’s Why That’s a Head Start, Not Just a Headline. The equatorial Pacific Ocean now reflects El Niño conditions. Forecasters expect it to keep building through the rest of 2026, mos...

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The equatorial Pacific Ocean now reflects El Niño conditions. Unlike short-notice hazards, a developing El Niño announces itself months ahead. The briefing by Jeff Schlegelmilch, MPH, MBA & Andrew Kruczkiewicz explains what we are worried about and what we can do. https://ow.ly/euG350ZihEf

El Niño Briefing: 2026-2027 (social)

This is "El Niño Briefing: 2026-2027 (social)" by NCDP on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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NCDP's Joshua L. DeVincenzo joins Spectrum News NY1 to discuss #extremeheat and the upcoming #worldcup2026 matches. https://ow.ly/Tm7C50Zify9 #FIFAWorldCup

Climate expert shares extreme heat tips ahead of this weekend's World Cup games

This is sparking conversations about heat safety and the health of fans and players.

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👏 Congrats to Columbia Global 2026 scholars-in-residence, @columbiauniversity.bsky.social faculty/researchers who will serve residencies, including @ccsi-columbia.bsky.social's Lisa Sachs, Center for Sustainable Development's Radhika Iyengar, @ncdp.bsky.social's Nitin Magima: https://bit.ly/4epACjJ

For the FIFA World Cup, FIFA has implemented 3-minute hydration breaks "...to mitigate anything that could potentially lead to an incident or an emergency," says @jldevincenzo.bsky.social of @ncdp.bsky.social. Are they enough when heat is extreme? Via AP. https://bit.ly/4vCeBVb

FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?

FIFA’s new hydration breaks midway through each half were implemented to help players stay cool in the summer heat of Mexico, Canada and the United States, which some experts have warned could be the ...

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📻 NCDP's managing director, Thomas Chandler, joined Karl Kim from the NDPTC, and Daniele Spirandelli of Haley & Aldrich, on a Hawaiʻi Public Radio podcast to discuss extreme weather preparedness for the #FIFAworldcup. https://ow.ly/Rmup50ZaB2k

Heat, thunderstorms, tornadoes: Preparing for World Cup weather risks

Karl Kim, Tom Chandler and Daniele Spirandelli planning for weather-related risks to the World Cup events that kick off on Thursday.

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ICYMI: NCDP’s Andrew Kruczkiewicz was quoted in a Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre blog on the likelihood of an El Niño later this year. Also featured in an Outrage + Optimism conversation. Read more here: https://www.climatecentre.org/16980/odds-shorten-on-el-nino-starting-later-this-year/

We must bring the full strength of the economy to build a more resilient future where people, communities, and economies can thrive within climate risk, write MA Climate & Society student Marina Saguar Urquiola & @ncdp.bsky.social director Jeff Schlegelmilch. Via @thehill.com. https://bit.ly/4bVAKX3

The US should shape the global climate adaptation market

When the U.S. signals that something matters, capital tends to follow.

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How should climate information be translated into useful decisions before disaster strikes? Climate scientist @wxpizza.bsky.social of Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre and @ncdp.bsky.social joins @outrageoptimism.bsky.social to explore what climate preparedness looks like. 🎙️ bit.ly/419gevQ

With the World Cup ahead, join NCDP and our training partners in person on April 7 for a training on extreme weather preparedness for major sporting events. Ideal for stadium ops, EM & public safety. ⏳ Register by April 3 (security required) 🔗 https://luma.com/1jeudqxk

Extreme Weather Preparedness for the World Cup Training on April 7th, 2026 · Luma

Extreme Weather Preparedness for World Cup Cities Training Join us in person on April 7th, 2026 for a hands-on training session focused on extreme weather…

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"Every El Niño is different in terms of timing, magnitude, and geographic extent, and such differences lead to variability in the impacts—on temperatures and rainfall, for example—on a global scale," says expert @wxpizza.bsky.social of @ncdp.bsky.social. Via ABC News. https://bit.ly/47AF5fx

El Nino is likely to return this year, but its strength and impacts remain uncertain

El Niño is likely to return this year, but its strength and impacts remain uncertain.

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Gain practical skills to lead resilient organizations in our 7-week, virtual professional learning workshop taught by professor Jeff Schlegelmilch, director of @ncdp.bsky.social. Learn More/Register by March 11, 2026: www.climate.columbia.edu/climate-and-...

Insurance payments and funding are the key needs for rebuilding, noted Schlegelmilch. In addition, locally driven innovations to help Altadena residents return home should be pushed and celebrated. ow.ly/TNXs50YrmEV @lapublicpress.bsky.social @climate.columbia.edu

One month after an executive order to ‘end a nightmare of delay,’ is Altadena rebuilding any faster?

Survivors say they need money and accountability in order to move on.

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Will AI weather models lead to better & faster extreme weather warnings? @wxpizza.bsky.social is watching how forecasters prioritize AI predictions before issuing public warnings about incoming storms. More models don't always mean enhanced decision-making. ow.ly/RWMj50YlyfC @bloomberg.com

AI Lost Out to Traditional Models in Forecasting NYC's Blizzard

Two days before New York's biggest snowstorm in a decade began, forecasters were still unsure how much snow would fall. One traditional US model had consistently predicted a major hit, while newer art...

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As part of its Moonshot Goal 8 Program, scientists address the question: Is it possible to tame river flooding? @wxpizza.bsky.social weighs in on this debate in a French article in @lesechosfr.bsky.social. www.lesechos.fr/idees-debats...

What if disruptions to Tribal Nations’ homes, livestock, and lands from floods, wildfires, drought, and severe storms could be reduced through two-way communications? A new project centers Tribal voices to strengthen resilience. news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/02/16/l...

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In partnership with Tribal leaders, emergency managers, and community organizers, a collaborative @ncdp.bsky.social project aims to design disaster communication systems that reflect the priorities, knowledge systems, and lived realities of Tribal Nations: https://bit.ly/3ZHqCdr

We are excited to join the esteemed international community of colleagues in the United Nations' Santiago Network by providing technical assistance on disaster loss and damage. santiago-network.org/about/members @climate.columbia.edu @undrr.bsky.social

Das Dores Ngueussie Ngamini of @ncdp.bsky.social has turned curiosity into a career dedicated to scientific knowledge and climate justice, helping communities most affected by and often least equipped to face climate hazards. #IDWGIS State of the Planet: news.climate.columbia.edu/2026/02/12/w...

Support has to be intentional by making science accessible through training, funding, pathways, & tools adapted to different communities & languages. When we remove barriers, women thrive, & the entire field benefits, noted Das Dores Ngueussie Ngamini. ow.ly/7a3n50YesAc @climate.columbia.edu

Women in Science: Disaster Preparedness Researcher Das Dores Ngueussie Ngamini

Ngamini uses her background in atmospheric sciences and climate modeling to support research and solutions for climate adaptation and disaster preparedness.

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Join us on Feb 11, International Day of Women & Girls in Science, and throughout the week as we spotlight just a few of our many remarkable women researchers who are leaders and role models, using today's tools to answer tomorrow's essential questions. Via State of the Planet: https://bit.ly/4qnw67X

✨ Researchers from NCDP helped build seasonal forecasting capacity with the Ethiopian Meteorological Institute. Read how. ow.ly/uKfy50Y8iCv @climate.columbia.edu #AnticipatoryAction #ForecastModeling

Capacity-Building with the Ethiopian Meteorological Institute

Travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a technical capacity-building mission as part of its broader effort to scale up anticipatory action for drought in the Horn of Africa.

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It is critical to communicate with farmers for projects to succeed, but current technologies fall short. Working with farmers, researchers from @climate.columbia.edu, Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions & School of the Environment participated in a novel game to understand risks. ow.ly/TVkB50Y421H

Freezing rain is "by far the most dangerous" form of precipitation. When rain freezes on & around surfaces, that could mean cars are encapsulated in ice. Bridges & roadways can also accumulate & freeze over puddles, noted @wxpizza.bsky.social. ow.ly/TqyJ50Y2TYu @axios.com @climate.columbia.edu

How to prepare for "rare," "dangerous" ice expected from this weekend's storm

This weekend's storm looks to have major impacts from both snow and ice from Texas all the way to New England.

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Disaster management is complex. This article, published in the @uchilegalforum.bsky.social, analyzes how federal agencies can integrate policies into climate-informed planning and leadership. ow.ly/VRVv50XWHtg @climate.columbia.edu @sabincenter.bsky.social

Proliferation of climate-related disasters points to the urgent need for climate resilience leadership. Sabin Center's Michael Burger, NCDP's Jeff Schlegelmilch & Lucia Bragg outline how FEMA could be a source. Via University of Chicago Legal Forum: https://bit.ly/4pOlcYU