"At least 94 elections and referendums across 52 countries have been disrupted by climate-related impacts over the last two decades, researchers found."
"Elections should be timed to avoid predictable climate threats, noting that even the US was still intent on staging elections in November, during its hurricane season."
"The findings highlight more than 100 climate-related crises, including Mozambique's 2019 election, when Cyclone Idai submerged thousands of houses, schools, power lines and roads."
"Another example is the flooding that took place during Senegal's parliamentary election in November 2024, when firefighters were required to help bring election observers."
The climate crisis poses a significant threat to democracy, with 94 elections disrupted by climate-related impacts in 52 countries over the last two decades. In 2024 alone, 23 elections in 18 countries faced disruptions due to extreme weather events. Researchers recommend timing elections to avoid predictable climate threats and adjusting election timelines to mitigate disruptions. Notable examples include Mozambique's 2019 election affected by Cyclone Idai and Senegal's 2024 parliamentary election impacted by flooding, illustrating the profound effects of climate crises on electoral processes.
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