Somalia is highly exposed to climatic shocks. According to the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (NG-GAIN) ranking, Somalia is the most vulnerable country in the world to climate change. Somalia is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to climate change. Within the country, exposure to climate shocks largely follows the same spatial pattern as poverty. Poorer households were also more often affected. After being negatively affected by drought, most households did not utilize any economic coping mechanisms. Increased economic opportunity, education, and access to social protection can help improve resilience.