DeBriefed 12 June 2026: El Nino begins, COP31 hosts push electrification, Atlantic current monitoring at risk

Carbon Brief's weekly roundup covers three major climate stories. El Nino has officially begun, which typically raises global temperatures and disrupts weather patterns. COP31 hosts are focusing on electrification as a key strategy for emissions reductions. Meanwhile, monitoring of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) faces funding gaps, which could reduce early warning of a potential collapse. For carbon market and clean energy professionals, the El Nino declaration signals potential volatility in renewable generation and energy demand. The COP31 electrification push could influence national policy and project pipelines. The AMOC monitoring risk is a reminder that climate tipping points remain a real and underfunded threat.