Over the past decade, concerns about droughts and water shortages as an effect of climate change have shifted in several countries | Pew Research Center

November 4, 2025

1. Impact of climate change

Over the past decade, concerns about droughts and water shortages as an effect of climate change have shifted in several countries

Over the past decade, concerns about droughts and water shortages as an effect of climate change have shifted in several countries

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Over the past decade, concerns about droughts and water shortages as an effect of climate change have shifted in several countries

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1. Impact of climate change
Majorities in 9 middle-income countries say climate change affects their local community
Over the past decade, concerns about droughts and water shortages as an effect of climate change have shifted in several countries
Droughts considered a top climate concern across middle-income countries polled
Concern about personal harm from climate change has decreased in some countries but remains high
Large majorities in middle-income countries are concerned climate change will harm them personally