Global climate risk Index 2021 Flashcards
Who releases the global Climate Risk Index 2021?
Germanwatch based in Bonn and Berlin
Which edition of GCRI is this?
16th
Which country’s data is not taken in the GCRI 2021?
The United States of America?
Which countries were the most affected countries in 2019?
Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Bahamas
Which countries were the most affected for the period from 2000 to 2019?
Puerto Rico, Myanmar and Haiti
What were the major causes of damages in 2019?
Storms and their direct implications- precipitation, floods, and landslides
India’s ranking in 2020 and 2021?
5th and 7th
How many cyclones was India hit by in 2019 and which caused the maximum damage?
8 cyclones and Cyclone Fani caused the maximum damage
How has India been affected by global warming?
Increase in the number of heatwaves, increased intensity and frequency of cyclones, and melting of glaciers.
What was the economic damage caused in India?
US $10 billion
