Oxfam Warns of Critical Funding Shortfall for El Niño Humanitarian Response

Oxfam reports that global funding for El Niño preparation and response is critically insufficient, with only $450 million secured despite widespread catastrophic impacts. The weather phenomenon is causing wildfires, crop failures, and severe food and water insecurity globally. Millions in regions like eastern and southern Africa, Latin America, Southwest Asia, and North Africa face worsening food insecurity and famine risks, underscoring an urgent need for increased investment in adaptation and resilient systems.