Preparing for El Niño: Keeping teachers and learners safe during natural and climate-induced hazards

The emerging El Niño forecast offers the education sector something it rarely has: lead time. Forecasts issued months in advance mean that preparedness, not only response, is genuinely possible if stakeholders act early. In response, this event - hosted by INEE and GADRRRES - aims to bring together practitioners, policymakers and partners to anticipate impacts and to exchange practical strategies for safeguarding learning continuity, protecting teachers and learners, and ensuring equitable access to education. Following brief expert presentations, participants will share their own experiences, challenges and preparedness plans to strengthen collective readiness.