El Niño Watch: The UN and the World Meteorological Organization warn El Niño is already disrupting weather worldwide and could intensify through early 2027, raising risks of heatwaves, floods, and drought. Health + Climate Link: Colombia’s El Niño-driven heat is also expected to boost Aedes aegypti mosquito reproduction in nine regions, with dengue and gastrointestinal illness concerns rising. Biodiversity Milestone: Colombia is celebrating the “Miracle” birth of a rare blue-billed curassow chick at Barranquilla Zoo, a conservation win ahead of COP17 in Armenia. Water Stress: Colombia is facing water shortages as El Niño forces rationing, with drying rivers adding pressure. Wildlife on the Coast: Indigenous Wayuu fishers in La Guajira are working with marine biologists to rethink shark hunting and document species, using sustainability measures to protect threatened animals. Clean Energy Move: Dewhurst Group received a geothermal exploration permit for the Cóndor Paipa project in Boyacá, positioning Paipa for Colombia’s next geothermal development phase. Policy + Security: A Bogotá court ordered Colombia to temporarily suspend bombings of guerrilla camps when minors may be present, after strikes killed teenagers in Guaviare.