India, Nov. 11 -- Majorities in five of seven countries surveyed believe their governments are unprepared to tackle climate change, according to a new ASRA survey released ahead of COP31.

Turkey recorded the highest level of concern, with 72% of respondents saying their government was unprepared, followed by Brazil (69%) and the UK (66%).

India was the only country where a majority (51%) expressed confidence in government preparedness, while 45% disagreed.

Across all seven countries, most respondents linked climate change to rising food prices, higher household expenses and damage to ecosystems.

In India, 72% of respondents associated climate change with forced displacement, while 68% linked it to political conflict or instability.

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