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10 countries that will likely survive the climate change - The Times of India

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Well, as per the scientific projections, climate change will impact every country globally, yet the severity of its consequences will not be uniform. The countries most vulnerable to the repercussions of climate change are often those that are impoverished and least developed, thereby lacking the necessary resources and infrastructure to recover from catastrophic weather events.

Meanwhile, the University of Notre Dame's ND-Gain Index, a report analyzing 181 countries based on factors contributing to vulnerability and readiness to adapt, including healthcare, food supply, and government stability, supports this hypothesis.

Further examination of Notre Dame's data reveals a list of countries that are most likely to withstand the effects of climate change, factoring in annual carbon dioxide emissions.

The countries that are least vulnerable to climate change are primarily Scandinavian and relatively affluent, with unified governments committed to future carbon neutrality. This highlights the importance of these wealthier nations to support the world's most vulnerable countries in coping with the challenges posed by climate change.

So, here is the list of 10 countries that will likely be able to withstand climate change.

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