Explaining the El Niño phenomenon: making sense of the forecast

What is El Niño, and what could it mean for Australia?

Join climate scientist Dr. Mandy Freund to learn what El Niño is, how scientists track and predict it, and what it could mean for Australia's weather in the months ahead. With forecasts pointing to a strong El Niño event this summer, this session will help you understand the science behind the headlines and what to expect.

Dr. Mandy Freund is a climate science lecturer at the University of Melbourne and a researcher specialising in El Niño and its impact on weather patterns, including drought and rainfall.

Bookings close at 4.30pm on day of the event.