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Smallholder farmers struggle on El Niño frontline; will the world help?
Publication: Conservation news
Authors: Glenn Scherer, Sean Mowbray
Source published: 12/11/2026, 16:35:39 UTC
Briefing created: 12/11/2026, 16:56:06 UTC
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Briefings
A record-breaking El Niño event is projected to peak in December 2026 with impacts extending into 2027, potentially displacing 49 million people into acute hunger. Southern Africa and Central America face the highest risks, with experts warning of severe reductions in rice, corn, cocoa, coffee, and palm oil supplies. Smallholder farmers in Indonesia, Sudan, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Bolivia, and Peru are already experiencing droughts and delayed rains, prompting emergency declarations from multiple governments. Amanda Archila, CEO of Fairtrade America, confirmed that Fairtrade producers are already seeing impacts on their livelihoods.
Key points
- The record-breaking 2026-2027 El Niño is forecast to peak in December 2026 with lasting impacts deep into 2027.
- Southern Africa and Central America are expected to be the hardest hit regions, with potential displacement of 49 million people into acute hunger.
Context
This briefing covers a major climate event where a historically strong El Niño is driving global food price shocks and food security crises. The article highlights specific regional vulnerabilities and government emergency responses, with expert quotes from industry leaders confirming immediate impacts on smallholder farmers and Fairtrade producers.
Limitations
Coverage is limited to the specific impacts of the 2026-2027 El Niño event as reported by Mongabay. The article does not provide data on the total number of crops affected globally, nor does it include specific financial loss figures for individual countries or regions beyond the general mention of supply reductions.
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