Australia’s response to El Niño impacts on Africa

El Niño may be over but its impact will linger, warns the UN

The worst El Niño on record has ended, but its impacts will continue to be felt for years to come, a senior UN official has warned. “The 2015-2016 El Niño was one of the strongest on record, and its impacts were felt around the globe,” said Robert Piper, the UN’s regional humanitarian coordinator for southern Africa. “In southern Africa, El Niño contributed to the worst drought in 35 years, which left millions of people in need of food and water and drove up malnutrition rates,” he said. Whilst heavy rains have lashed Australia’s east coast in recent months, the sub-Saharan Africa region is still experiencing its worst drought in 35 years. The region is home to some of the world’s most vulnerable people, and the drought has put millions at risk of hunger and starvation.

Australia’s response to the El Niño crisis

The Australian Government has committed $11.8 million to respond to the El Niño crisis in southern Africa. This funding is being used to provide food, water, shelter and other essential aid to those in need. In addition, Australia is also working with other countries and organisations to coordinate the international response to the crisis. The funding is part of Australia’s $38.6 million commitment to humanitarian assistance in southern Africa over the next four years. This funding will be used to provide food, water, shelter and other essential aid to those in need. In addition, Australia is also working with other countries and organisations to coordinate the international response to the crisis. Australia is a major donor to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), which is playing a leading role in the response to the El Niño crisis in southern Africa.

Australia’s relationship with southern Africa

Australia has a long-standing relationship with southern Africa. Australia was one of the first countries to provide humanitarian assistance to the region in the aftermath of the devastating floods in 2000. Since then, Australia has continued to provide support to the region, including through its support for the UN’s humanitarian appeals. Australia and southern Africa have a strong relationship, with Australia being one of the first countries to provide humanitarian assistance to the region in the aftermath of the devastating floods in 2000. Since then, Australia has continued to provide support to the region, including through its support for the UN’s humanitarian appeals.

The impact of El Niño on Australia

El Niño had a significant impact on Australia, causing widespread drought and bushfires. The drought caused significant economic losses, particularly in the agricultural sector. The bushfires caused widespread damage to property and infrastructure, and also had a significant impact on air quality. This was particularly evident in the major regional centres of Townsville and Mackay. In addition, the drought also contributed to a decline in water quality in some areas, which led to health concerns.

The end of El Niño

El Niño officially ended in May 2016, but its impacts are still being felt around the world.

What can be done to help?

There are a number of things that can be done to help those affected by El Niño. You can make a donation to one of the many humanitarian organisations that are working to provide aid to those in need. You can also raise awareness of the crisis by sharing information with your friends and family.

Conclusion

El Niño was one of the strongest on record, and its impacts have been felt around the world. In southern Africa, the drought caused widespread hunger and malnutrition. Australia has committed $11.8 million to respond to the crisis, and is working with other countries and organisations to coordinate the international response