Archive · 25 Sep 2025
UN-Backed Study: Climate Change Risks Vary by Age and Location
A new study shows climate change isn't hitting everyone the same.
Scientists found extreme weather events, like heatwaves and floods, will happen more often.
Young people and working adults in Asia and Africa will be most at risk.
In places like Europe, North America, and Australia, the elderly are most vulnerable.
The study showed climate change is the main problem, but population growth also plays a part in some areas.
This means we need plans to help those most affected, depending on where they live and how old they are.
Climate change is impacting people differently based on age and location.
Compound climate extremes, like heatwaves and floods, are increasing.
Children and working-age adults in Asia/Africa face high risks.
Elderly populations in Europe, North America, and Australia are most vulnerable.
Climate change is the primary driver, with population growth also a factor.
- Who
- Researchers at IIT Kharagpur and the UNDRR
- What
- Studied the differing impacts of climate change on various demographics
- When
- Compared climate data from 1991-2020 to projections for 2021-2050
- Where
- Worldwide, focusing on Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and Australia
- Why
- To highlight the need for targeted measures to address the unequal impact of climate change.
- Lead Researchers
- IIT Kharagpur, supported by UNDRR
- Study Focus
- Unequal climate change impacts across age and location
- Key Finding
- Compound climate extremes are increasing rapidly
- Vulnerable Groups
- Children/working adults (Asia/Africa), elderly (Europe/North America/Australia)
- Geographic Focus
- Global, with emphasis on Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, Australia
- Time Frame
- Compared 1991-2020 with 2021-2050