Pilar Cornejo

Pilar Cornejo is a professor at the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (Espol) in Ecuador, focusing on the environmental impacts of climate phenomena. She has highlighted the presence of the La Niña 'Modoki' phenomenon off the coast of Ecuador, which contributes to unusual weather patterns, including extraordinary rainfall. Cornejo emphasizes the need for better technical planning in response to the country’s recurring winter disasters, arguing that political will is essential for effective action.