Understanding transboundary climate risks: the need for global adaptation

The report provides new evidence on ten transboundary climate risks of global importance that affect critical sectors and regions: from water resources in high mountain environments, to fish stocks in the open ocean, industrial supply chains, and energy and global finance systems, as well as human health, livelihoods, mobility patterns, and physical and mental well-being.

Authors of four chapters (on terrestrial resources, energy, finance and livelihoods) set the scene for a discussion on the policy implications of these systemic risks, and on the need for global cooperation on adaptation.