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UNESCAP 2025 Report: Asia-Pacific Climate Risk to GDP

9 April 20251 min read
REPORTS & INDEXESUNESCAP 2025Report: Asia-PacificClimate Risk to GDP9 April 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The report pairs regional growth strength with heavy climate risk.

Key facts

  • 60% of 2024 global growth came from the region.
  • One-third of countries: loss of at least 6% of GDP annually.
  • Average Annual Loss (AAL), 30 exposed countries: 4.8% of GDP.
  • Most vulnerable 11 include Afghanistan, Laos, Nepal and Vietnam.

Why vulnerability is high

  • Infrastructure gaps, farm dependence, unregulated urbanisation, weak disaster governance.

Policy recommendations

  • Shift public investment to green sectors; build green value chains.
  • Adopt a Regional Green Transition Framework and use the ESCAP Risk and Resilience Portal.

Exam angle

  • Publisher: UNESCAP; measure: AAL.

Test yourself

1. According to the UNESCAP 2025 report, what share of global economic growth did Asia-Pacific account for in 2024?

The report states Asia-Pacific accounted for 60% of global growth in 2024.

2. UNESCAP estimates an Average Annual Loss of what share of GDP for 30 climate-exposed countries?

The 30 climate-exposed countries face an AAL of 4.8% of GDP.

3. Which UNESCAP tool is advised for monitoring climate-induced economic risks?

The report recommends the ESCAP Risk and Resilience Portal.

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