How will climate change threaten global sea trade? | UNDRR

With over 80% of global trade carried by sea, seaports are vital to development. But these critical infrastructure assets are on the front line of the climate crisis. Sea level rise and extreme weather could overwhelm their current defences, leading to extensive flooding and causing costly damage, disruption and delay across supply chains. The UN Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR 2023) highlights how resilience can be strengthened to withstand and respond to shocks. Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are among the most at-risk because of their high dependence on seaports for trade, energy, food, and tourism. In this video, find out why we need to significantly increase investments in climate adaptation to protect our global supply chains before it’s too late.


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