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Climate Change Disrupts 23 Elections in 2024, Threatens Democracy

4/23/2026

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A new report finds climate change threatens democracy by disrupting elections.
Over two decades, at least 94 elections in 52 countries were disrupted by climate events like floods and wildfires.
In 2024, 23 elections were affected, including Brazil and Senegal.
Researchers urge organizers to partner with meteorological and disaster-relief agencies to mitigate impacts, citing Peru's disaster-risk training and Alberta's October election shift.
Preparation is crucial to maintaining electoral integrity.

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Story summary

A new report finds climate change threatens democracy by disrupting elections.
Over two decades, at least 94 elections in 52 countries were disrupted by climate events like floods and wildfires.
In 2024, 23 elections were affected, including Brazil and Senegal.
Researchers urge organizers to partner with meteorological and disaster-relief agencies to mitigate impacts, citing Peru's disaster-risk training and Alberta's October election shift.
Preparation is crucial to maintaining electoral integrity.