Extreme weather events, intensified by human-caused climate change, are increasingly disrupting global energy systems. From jellyfish swarms forcing nuclear plant shutdowns to wildfires cutting power supplies, climate impacts are compounding natural phenomena like El Niño. The Panama Canal Authority has reduced daily ship transits from 36 to 32 starting September 15 due to drought linked to a potential 'Super El Niño', threatening a route carrying over 3% of global maritime trade.

Policymakers focusing on energy security via pipelines or cyber defenses must also address climate vulnerabilities. The UN’s IPCC confirms rising greenhouse gases increase frequency and intensity of extreme weather, which disrupts shipping, fuels wildfires, and stresses infrastructure. As energy markets remain volatile from geopolitical tensions, climate adaptation is becoming critical to ensuring resilient energy systems worldwide.