Regional Economic Contribution
- Asia-Pacific accounted for 60% of global economic growth in 2024
Climate Impact Estimates
- At least 6% GDP loss annually projected for one-third of countries in the region
- Average Annual Loss (AAL) of 4.8% of GDP for 30 climate-exposed countries
Most Climate-Vulnerable Nations (11/30)
- Afghanistan
- Cambodia
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- Laos
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Tajikistan
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
Root Causes of Climate Vulnerability
- Infrastructure gaps and poor climate resilience
- Agriculture-dependent economies
- Rapid and unregulated urbanisation
- Inadequate disaster risk governance
Major Climate Risks and Exposures
- Frequent floods, droughts, cyclones, and heatwaves
- High exposure in agriculture, energy, and coastal manufacturing
- Poorer countries lack climate finance and resilient public infrastructure
UNESCAP Policy Recommendations
- Proactive Fiscal Strategy: Redirect public investment to green and high-productivity sectors
- Climate-Smart Industrial Upgradation: Develop sustainable production models and green value chains
- Regional Green Transition Framework: Foster collaborative climate action between developing and developed nations
- Advanced Risk Tools: Use the ESCAP Risk and Resilience Portal to monitor climate-induced economic risks
