Top 5 Countries Most Affected by Global Warming

In this article, we take a look at the top 5 countries most affected by global warming. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the effects of global warming, go directly to the Top 20 Countries Most Affected by Global Warming.

5. Haiti

Global Warming Impact Score: 76.7

Haiti ranks 17th on the Ecological Threat Report (ETR)’s list of countries that are most threatened by climate-related catastrophes. It has been hit by 80 such events since 2000 and has suffered an economic loss of $392 million. It has recently received assistance of $22.4 million from the Green Climate Fund for building climate resilience through reforestation and flood management.

4. Pakistan

Global Warming Impact Score: 77.9

One of the worst impacts of global warming and climate change was the devastating monsoon floods experienced by Pakistan in 2022 that impacted the lives and livelihoods of 33 million people, destroyed 4.4 million acres of agricultural land, and killed 800,000 livestock. With increasing temperatures and rapidly melting glaciers, the country is also set to experience periods of drought which could cause more than 14.6 million people to fall prey to acute hunger.

3. Myanmar

Global Warming Impact Score: 80.5

Myanmar has been affected by at least 57 natural disasters caused by global warming since 2000, that have caused more than 7,000 deaths per year on average and an economic loss of $1.5 billion. In May 2023, the country got hit by Cyclone Mocha, the strongest cyclone ever recorded in the North Indian Ocean, that left 250,000 people in dire need of food and shelter.

2. Mozambique

Global Warming Impact Score: 84.7

Mozambique’s 2,300 km coastline makes it highly vulnerable to cyclones, flooding, and rising sea levels resulting in soil salinization and loss of land. According to the INFORM Climate Change Risk Index, it is the 9th most vulnerable country to climate-related hazards such as heatwaves, droughts, and floods. Mozambique was hit by the devastating Cyclone Freddy in March 2023, which caused displacement of more than 20,000 people and destruction of significant infrastructure.

1. Afghanistan

Global Warming Impact Score: 85.5

According to Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index, Afghanistan is the eighth most vulnerable country to climate disasters which is also the least adapted to combatting the effects of global warming. The country has been hit by drought for 3 consecutive years which, combined with heavy flooding, has further reduced food production and rendered 23 million people highly food insecure.

Disclosure: None. You can also take a look at 15 Best Countries to Live in the Future and 25 Cheapest Countries in the World.

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