GAIN – Global Adaptation Index
The ND-GAIN Country Index, developed by the University of Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index (ND-GAIN), provides a comprehensive measure of a country’s vulnerability to climate change and other global challenges, alongside its readiness to improve resilience. By combining these two dimensions, the Index offers a clear, data-driven snapshot of where countries stand in terms of climate risk and adaptive capacity.
Accessible through the ND-GAIN database, this resource supports evidence-based decision-making by helping governments, businesses, and development partners identify priorities, compare risks across countries, and allocate investments more effectively. The Index is particularly useful for informing climate adaptation strategies, resilience planning, and sustainable development initiatives.
By translating complex climate and socio-economic data into an accessible ranking and score, the ND-GAIN Index serves as a practical tool for understanding global vulnerability patterns and guiding actions to address urgent climate challenges.