The Population Reference Bureau’s (PRB) explores the role of population data in helping prepare for and adapt to climate change. An important aspect is that it offers the potential for decision-makers to allocate resources to the most important areas and build effective systems for climate change response. An important element of collecting this data is to better understand population characteristics, such as age, gender and socioeconomic status, to improve population resilience and respond to climate change.
This year’s annual report includes key indicators such as the expected death rate per 100,000 people due to temperature changes (average from 2040 to 2059), the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to disasters, and the proportion of internally displaced people. These indicators not only represent global risks, but It highlights that 69% of individuals living in low-income countries (LICs) suffer from varying levels of food insecurity, ranging from moderate to severe. The study further highlights that projected average changes in annual mortality rates between 2040 and 2059 due to temperature changes vary significantly across countries, highlighting the need for tailored responses based on local vulnerabilities. In addition to mortality and food insecurity, the global total fertility rate is 2.2 per woman, down 1% compared to 2022. This decline, reflected in regional disparities, highlights the importance of considering demographic changes in climate change strategies.
These informative insights derived from population data serve as important indicators for an effective response to the challenge of climate change and reinforce the importance of considering demographic aspects when formulating adaptive and resilient strategies globally.
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