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Water shortages in Peru: why we should all care for God’s creation

January 16, 2015

By Jesy Romero, Water Resources Coordinator for CAFOD’s Church partner CEAS

I have seen first-hand the marginalisation and exclusion of the poor communities we work with, who are constantly defending their lands. My Christian vocation compels me to speak the truth and nothing but the truth for the common good. This is why I travelled thousands of miles from my home in Peru to visit CAFOD supporters and campaigners in London last October for the launch of their campaign, One Climate, One World. I wanted to explain the impact climate change is having in Peru and the conflicts occurring because of water shortages, so that people will better understand the importance of caring for God’s creation.

Water shortages and flooding in Peru

Latin America is one of the regions most vulnerable to climate change, yet some people don’t know about the scarcity of water in Peru. My country has 70% of the world’s tropical glaciers, and in the region where I work I can see how they are melting at an alarming rate. The statistics are catastrophic; the Peruvian government says that by 2030, all the glaciers below 5,000 metres will have melted completely.

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In addition to the water shortages, which come about because of the disappearing glaciers, there is also an increased risk of flooding, because the displaced ice from the mountains can crash into the lakes. We fear that at any moment there could be another avalanche, like the one in 1970 that killed many thousands of people in my area. Continue reading “Water shortages in Peru: why we should all care for God’s creation”

Author CAFODPosted on January 16, 2015Categories Latin America and Carribean, UncategorizedTags Catholic Social Teaching, climate change, Climate Justice, One Climate One World, Peru, Water1 Comment on Water shortages in Peru: why we should all care for God’s creation

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