Asia’s hidden ice risks: Disrupted trade, power production loss and sinking coastal capitals

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On the first World Glacier Day, experts urge Asia's businesses and policymakers to act this decade to slow glacier loss and ice melt, which remains "out of sight, out of mind” despite the region's extreme vulnerability to rising sea levels.

Despite these alarming figures, the threats posed to Asia – where half the population live in low-lying coastal areas – remain largely “out of sight, out of mind,” said Debra Tan, director and head, CWR.

The redrawing of coaslines as a result of rising sea levels could impact at least 200 million Asians, sink low-lying coastal capitals and disrupt global trade, the report warned.

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Author / Journalist: Gabrielle See

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: SingaporeAntarcticaChinaHong KongIndiaJapanSouth KoreaUnited States

Topics: Climate science Livelihoods Water security Climate Climate risk Power plants Adaptation Net zero Global warming Hydropower Loss and damage Extreme weather Natural disasters Decarbonisation Infrastructure International cooperation Sea-level rise Sustainable development Data centres Fossil fuels Floods Trade

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Published On: 2025-03-21 @ 09:45:00 (21 hours ago)

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