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Extreme weather: How climate change is shaping elections around the world

Floods, hurricanes and heat waves are discouraging voters from going to the polls, putting pressure on democracies – especially fragile ones in Asia and Africa – according to an analysis by IDEA.

Kai Schöneberg
23. April 2026
Millions in the Philippines head to polls in crucial mid-term elections ?LANAO DEL SUR, PHILIPPINES - MAY 12: A villager collapses due to heat temperature in the area as she waits outside the school precinct during the 2025 midterm elections on May 12, 2025. Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has seen most of the election-related violence, including deadly attacks on candidates, supporters, and election officers. Philippines World. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage.

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Last updated: 23. April 2026

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