Extreme weather could drive US$450 billion in losses in Asia Pacific: analysis

Published on May 26, 2026

Flooding alone is projected to wipe out US$286 billion in value across the region over the short and longer term, the latest CDP analysis shows, as companies warn that damage to production capacity, cash flows and vital infrastructure could cascade to Asia Pacific’s economies.

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