Climate Action South Asia: Information Update No. 5: Assessing the Costs of Climate Change and Adaptation in South Asia

Abstract

Climate change will affect South Asia more than most other regions. South Asia’s weather is likely to become hotter than the global average, while monsoon rains and heavy storms will increase in most parts of the region. As well, the mountainous countries face increased flooding and landslides, while the coastal countries of the region are likely to be partly inundated by sea-level rise.