Top 20 cities with billions at risk from Climate Change

The UN predicts that by 2050, 6 billion people will live in cities. Over half of the world's largest cities are in coastal areas. These cities therefore will face real challenges as their populations swell and the threat of global warming looms. Over 100 port cities are at increasing risk from storm surges, coastal flooding, erosion and sea level rise. Poorly planned urban development puts some cities at more risk than others (LEDC v MEDC). 

This link takes you to a very interesting slideshow by Bloomberg which looks at the top 20 cities with billions of $ at risk due to climate change. The majority of the statistics are from the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Estimates by the OECD suggest that $3 trillion worth of assets are at risk today. This number is predicted to be $35 trillion by 2070. 

Are any of your home cities on the list?

Bloomberg 20 cities with billions at risk from climate change