Record temperatures and a strong El Niño are worsening drought conditions across several regions, threatening crop production, increasing food prices and raising concerns over food security, climate campaigners have warned.
Climate advocacy group 350.org urged governments to act quickly to protect farmers and vulnerable communities and mobilize funding through higher taxes on fossil-fuel profits.
The warning comes as the world’s major oil and gas companies reportedly earned about $93 billion in combined second-quarter profits, while the United Nations has warned that around 50 million people could face acute hunger amid an exceptionally strong El Niño intensified by climate change.
“Global heating is supercharging extreme weather damage, and the public wants polluters to pay,” said Anne Jellema, executive director of 350.org. She called for fossil-fuel companies to contribute more to address the growing humanitarian risks.
The Caribbean is experiencing moderate to severe drought in many areas, with conditions expected to persist into early 2027.
