RFI Matin featured the launch of Scientific Climate Ratings’ Sovereign Climate Risk Ratings, highlighting the growing economic consequences of climate change and the need for forward-looking climate risk assessments.

The radio segment presented several findings from the inaugural sovereign ratings, including projected GDP impacts for countries under future climate scenarios. It highlighted Brazil as one of the most exposed economies, while noting that major G20 economies—including Saudi Arabia, India and the United States—also face significant long-term economic impacts from climate change.

The segment underscores the importance of quantifying climate risk in financial terms to support better-informed decisions by governments, investors and financial institutions.

Listen to the full segment here.