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Global and regional climate change risks

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Research indicates escalating environmental and economic threats driven by climate change. An initial A study by Swiftest identified Swiftest, led by co-founder Matthew H. Nash, identifies 37 global metropolises at risk of submersion or becoming uninhabitable within the next century due to rising sea levels, specifically ranking Istanbul levels. The report ranks Tokyo, Mumbai, and Izmir New York City among the most vulnerable vulnerable, while noting that Istanbul and Izmir rank 5th and 6th respectively in terms of threat level. The research highlights that many cities globally. currently possess insufficient flood prevention and sinking mitigation plans. Subsequent reports from AXA Climate and Allianz Research have expanded on these risks, focusing on water and heat stress. In Turkey, projections suggest that by 2050, approximately 65 million people—roughly 74% of the population could population—could face high or very high levels of water stress, while 23 million people may encounter heat stress. These environmental shifts, including wildfires and wildfires, floods, and landslides, are noted to impact agriculture, urban infrastructure, and energy production. production, and supply chains. On a broader scale, the economic implications are intensifying. Global The Allianz Climate Economics Report 2026 states that global economic losses from extreme weather events reached 184 billion euros in 2025, a 20% increase over the 2000-2019 average. Despite this, only 38% of total economic losses in 2025 were covered by insurance, leaving a 115 billion euro protection gap. Analysts suggest warn that climate risks are increasingly influencing macroeconomic indicators such as inflation, productivity, and public finance. a strong El Niño could lead to a 395 billion euro production loss in 2027.

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