These are the countries most at risk from climate change, IMF reports

Apr 4, 2022

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The countries most at risk from climate change are usually those that are also the most vulnerable. Image: Reuters

Jihad Azour

Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department, International Monetary Fund

Christoph Duenwald

Climate work coordinator, IMF, Middle East and Central Asia

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Somalia is ranked as the most exposed and most vulnerable country. Image: IMF

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