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FACTS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
	Did you know? South and Southeast Asia are climate change “hotspots,” at particular risk from cyclones, flooding, and drought. Climate change will likely kill around 30% of Asia’s coral reefs in the next 30 years, making coastlines more vulnerable to storm surges. Insect populations will thrive in warmer weather, making crops more vulnerable and carrying diseases like dengue to new locations. With a 1 meter rise in sea level, 2 500 km2 of mangroves in Asia are likely to be lost, increasing storm damages. The United Nations predict that the global cost of adaptation will be $86 billion per year by 2015. Insurance companies worldwide are already raising premiums and changing policies to reflect new risks from climate change.