Climate hazards threaten about 80% of the world's poor populations

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has released a report examining climate risks and their impact on populations in low-income countries.

Drawing on the Multidimensional Poverty Index, the study analyzes conditions in 109 countries representing a total of 6.3 billion people.

The index measures poverty through multiple indicators, including malnutrition, child mortality, education, and living standards, such as access to clean water, electricity, and safe housing.

The findings show that 80% of people living in poverty, or around 900 million individuals, are directly exposed to major climate shocks, including extreme heat, droughts, floods, and air pollution.

South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa account for the highest numbers of poor people living in areas vulnerable to climate-related hazards.