The Met Office and the United Nations have issued warnings that this year's El Niño—a periodic climate pattern characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific—is expected to be the strongest on record. This "super" El Niño is projected to raise tropical Pacific sea surface temperatures by up to 4 degrees Celsius above average, which can significantly disrupt weather patterns across the globe. Such events often lead to extreme weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and droughts in regions far from the Pacific. This year’s El Niño is anticipated to bring torrential rains and flooding to parts of East Africa, while southern Africa may face severe droughts. These weather extremes could threaten food production and access, potentially pushing an additional 49 million people worldwide into hunger. The situation is further complicated by a global shortage of humanitarian aid, as many wealthy nations have reduced their foreign assistance budgets. For example, the UK has cut its overseas development spending to just 0.3 per cent of its Gross National Income, a significant reduction from previous years. The UK itself is not immune to the effects of this climate crisis. Higher household costs could result from rising food prices, as a quarter of the country’s food imports—such as coffee, cocoa, and rice—come from regions that are particularly vulnerable to climate shocks. These imports are at risk of becoming more expensive or less available due to the disruption caused by extreme weather events linked to El Niño. In response, cross-party members of Parliament and international development charities are calling on the UK government to restore aid funding and take a more active role in global climate leadership. They argue that reversing aid cuts and supporting vulnerable nations will be essential in helping them adapt to the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related crises. This push comes at a time when the world is facing compounding humanitarian challenges, and international cooperation is more crucial than ever.