The United Nations has issued warnings about the potential climate-related risks that could arise from the El Niño phenomenon in Mozambique, a country in southeastern Africa. El Niño is a climate pattern characterized by warmer-than-average ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific, which can lead to extreme weather conditions around the world. Mozambique is one of the three most vulnerable countries in southern Africa regarding El Niño, along with Malawi and Madagascar. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the current El Niño event has a more than 90% chance of reaching very high intensity by March 2027. This could lead to extreme weather events such as prolonged droughts, cyclones, and floods in the coming months. Elisa Morgera, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on climate change, highlighted that Mozambique is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, despite contributing very little to global greenhouse gas emissions. She noted that in the context of the exceptionally intense El Niño phenomenon of 2026, the country could face prolonged droughts, cyclones, and floods. After an eleven-day visit to Mozambique, Morgera urged private companies, especially multinational corporations, to respect their human rights and environmental obligations. She emphasized the need for clear guidelines to ensure that companies avoid predictable environmental and climate damages, particularly in the fossil fuel industry. Mozambique is particularly at risk from climate change due to its minimal contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. As a result, local authorities and humanitarian organizations are preparing for potential episodes of drought, heavy rains, and floods in the coming months. These preparations are essential to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events on the population, especially in regions that are already facing challenges related to food security and access to clean water. The country's vulnerability underscores the importance of international cooperation and support to address the disproportionate effects of climate change on developing nations.