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· February 20, 2026

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This scatterplot compares the percentage of respondents in each country who say they are “somewhat” or “very” prepared for extreme weather with the ND-GAIN Readiness score for 68 lower-income and lower-emissions countries. Governments’ readiness for extreme weather does not mean that individuals in those countries feel more prepared. Source: International Public Opinion on Climate Change: Extreme Weather and Vulnerability, 2023.