1. Home ›
  2. News & Social ›
  3. Media Mentions ›
  4. Archive ›
  5. August 2025

Media Mentions: August 2025

July 2025 August 2025 September 2025

  1. Monsoon flooding has killed hundreds in Pakistan – climate change is pushing the rainy season from blessing to looming catastrophe

    August 25, 2025

    Pakistan is among the countries hit hardest by weather-related disasters over the past two decades, yet it ranks 150th globally out of 192 countries when it comes to being ready to deal with disasters, according to the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative’s assessments.

  2. Philippines ranks 116th in Climate Vulnerability Index

    August 14, 2025

    The Philippines ranked 116th out of 187 countries with a score of 43.4 out of 100 in the latest edition of the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative’s (ND-GAIN) Country Index by the University of Notre Dame. The country is one of the most vulnerable and least ready in the region when it comes to climate-related challenges.

  3. In Syria, Women are Bearing the Brunt of Climate Breakdown

    August 04, 2025

    Syria stands among the most severely affected countries by the climate crisis as it is ranked 164th on the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN) index with an alarming score of 35.7—one of the highest vulnerabilities and low readiness levels, globally.

  4. The Climate-Debt Dilemma Facing the Indo-Pacific SIDS

    August 02, 2025

    SIDS contribute less than 1 percent of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions but are the most affected by the climate crisis. All 18 SIDS in the Indo-Pacific region have significantly high levels of climate vulnerability, demonstrated by their high ranking in the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN) sub-index of Exposure to Climate Change.