The 2026 Disaster Preparedness and Response Planning Workshop has concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa, with Southern African Development Community member states assessing their readiness for the 2026-2027 El Niño season and other potential hazards. The four-day meeting, organised by SADC, the European Union and other partners, produced a regional preparedness snapshot outlining how countries plan to respond to possible humanitarian impacts. Sisi Segalo reports.

<p>The 2026 Disaster Preparedness and Response Planning Workshop has concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa, with Southern African Development Community member states assessing their readiness for the 2026-2027 El Ni&ntilde;o season and other potential hazards. The four-day meeting, organised by SADC, the European Union and other partners, produced a regional preparedness snapshot outlining how countries plan to respond to possible humanitarian impacts. Sisi Segalo reports.</p>