Brazil’s vulnerability to climate change:

an analysis based on the University of Notre Dame’s Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN)

Authors

  • Mariana Ferreira Torres Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5752/P.1809-6182.2024v21n1p12-20

Keywords:

Climate Change, Vulnerability, Brazil, ND-GAIN

Abstract

This article aims to analyze Brazil’s vulnerability to climate change based on the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), from 1995 to 2021. The methodology applied was a bibliographical review on the concept of vulnerability and a case study of Brazil based on the ND-GAIN. As a result, it was observed that Brazil’s vulnerability has worsened or decreased in different moments. More recently, Brazil has relatively low vulnerability, but also low response capacity to face the challenges of climate change.

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Author Biography

Mariana Ferreira Torres, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais

Doutoranda em Relações Internacionais pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Relações Internacionais da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PPGRI-PUC Minas). Mestre e Bacharel em Relações Internacionais pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais. 

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Published

2025-03-15

How to Cite

Torres, M. F. (2025). Brazil’s vulnerability to climate change:: an analysis based on the University of Notre Dame’s Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN). Conjuntura Internacional, 21(1), 12–20. https://doi.org/10.5752/P.1809-6182.2024v21n1p12-20

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Vol. 21 No. 1 (2024): CONJUNTURA INTERNACIONAL

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ARTIGOS

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