WaterAid responds to the World Meteorological Organization’s announcement that it is highly likely we will have a new phase of El Niño, the natural weather pattern that causes extreme weather events.
Helen Rumford, head of climate policy at WaterAid, said:
“Extreme weather doesn’t fall equally around the world. It is already hitting frontline vulnerable communities the hardest, destroying livelihoods, jeopardizing food security, and worsening global instability.
“One of the best ways to ensure communities have a chance to respond to a changing climate is to make sure that they have access to clean and safe water and toilets close to home.
“Having this means that they can stay healthy and well, they can earn a living, and they can prepare and adapt to whatever else might come.
“It is vital that we invest today in clean water and sanitation solutions, so that communities have a chance to build resilience in the face of a super El Niño.”