Q&A: Penny Beames on the Global Water Security Center’s Analysis of the ‘Super’ El Niño

Jun 24, 2026 | Anwen Williams
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The Global Water Security Center (GWSC) works at the intersection of cutting-edge research, critical data, and global climate security policy. A public service center located at The University of Alabama, they work to provide reliable, ground-breaking research to stimulate “appropriate action and response by the United States.” Thus, as international media latches onto terms like “Super El Niño” and “Godzilla,” a recent report from GWSC dives deeper into the potential impacts of El Niño on food supply. By breaking down various regions and specific crop disruptions, a clear picture is painted of what risks need to be addressed.