Climate

Tropical cyclones repeatedly affect countries across Asia and the Pacific, driven by warm tropical seas, suitable atmospheric conditions, and regional cyclone corridors. Recent events highlight both the hazards and the growing concern that warming oceans can intensify impacts, making preparedness and adaptation essential.

A new assessment adds ocean damages to the social cost of carbon, nearly doubling estimated economic harm from greenhouse gas emissions and highlighting major risks to corals, mangroves, fisheries, and seaports—along with disproportionate impacts on island and low-income countries.