People living in the poorest countries contribute the least to these problems but are disproportionately affected by their negative consequences.

When severe storms, extreme heat waves, or long droughts hit, they can wipe out entire crops, leaving families struggling to put food on the table and make ends meet. This leaves families unable to provide for their children and without an income. Children, women, and people with disabilities are the most vulnerable and the least equipped to adapt to a changing climate.