Climate change has widespread social, environmental and economic impacts. Here we explore the key facts surrounding climate change and its impacts on our ecosystems and communities.
Earth has always had natural cycles of warming and cooling, but since the mid-20th century, the rate of warming is proceeding at an alarming rate. Greenhouse gases released through the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas) create a layer around the earth, trapping heat within the atmosphere. This heat creates more extreme and unpredictable weather.
Greenhouse gas levels throughout history provide evidence that atmospheric CO2 levels have been increasing dramatically since the industrial revolution due to the widespread burning of fossil fuels.
The Earth's atmosphere is heating up ten times faster than anytime in the last 65 million years. The planet's average surface temperature has risen about 1.18 degrees Celsius since the late 19th century. Most of this warming has occurred in the past 40 years, with the top five hottest years on record being 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020.
The Earth's atmosphere is heating up ten times faster than anytime in the last 65 million years. The planet's average surface temperature has risen about 2 degrees Fahrenheit (1.18 degrees Celsius) since the late 19th century. Most of this warming has occurred in the past 40 years, with the top five hottest years on record being after 2015.
Global sea levels rose about 20cm (8 inches) over the last century. The rate in the last two decades, however, is nearly double that of the last century and accelerating every year. The difference between 1.5˚C and 2˚C of global temperature rise could mean well over 10 million people could be displaced from their homes due to sea-level rise.
Global sea levels rose about 8 inches (20cm) over the last century. The rate in the last two decades, however, is nearly double that of the last century and accelerating every year. The difference in just 1˚F of global temperature change could lead to over 10 million people being displaced from their homes due to sea-level rise.
Small increases in global temperature change the frequency, intensity and duration of extreme weather events. Since 1950, the number of record high temperature days around the world has been increasing. Many countries have also witnessed increasing numbers of intense rainfall events, leading to flooding.
One of the clearest findings of climate science is that global warming amplifies the intensity, duration and frequency of heat waves, drought and wildfires. An extremely dry winter coupled with unseasonably hot weather fuelled devastating wildfires across North America in 2016 and Australia in 2020.
One of the clearest findings of climate science is that global warming amplifies the intensity, duration and frequency of heat waves, drought and bushfires. An extremely dry winter coupled with unseasonably hot weather fuelled devastating bushfires across North America in 2016 and Australia in 2020.
Since the 1950s, more than 90 percent of the energy trapped by the atmosphere has been absorbed into the oceans. Since then, coral reefs all over the world have seen extensive coral bleaching. The destruction of these habitats is having a huge impact on the survival of many of our ocean species.
RCP stands for ‘Representative Concentration Pathway’. The RCPs make predictions of how concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will change in the future as a result of human activities.
The numerical values of the RCPs (2.6, 4.5, 6.0 and 8.5) refer to the greenhouse gas concentrations in 2100. RCP 8.5 is often considered the “Business As Usual” pathway consistent with the current trajectory of global emissions. RCP 8.5 leads to greater global temperature increases, which results in greater physical impacts.
The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events poses a substantial economic risk to homeowners and property investors around the world.
Ongoing and costly damage from extreme weather events is expected to increase exponentially over the next 50 years.
One in every 25 property owners face insurance premiums that will be effectively unaffordable by 2030.
According to a recent analysis, the property market is projected to lose $700bn in value by 2100.
Learn more about how climate change is expected to impact Australian property.
The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events poses a substantial economic risk to homeowners and property investors around the world.
Ongoing and costly damage from extreme weather events is expected to increase exponentially over the next 50 years.
One in every 25 property owners face insurance premiums that will be effectively unaffordable by 2030.
According to a recent analysis, the property market is projected to lose $700bn in value by 2100.
Learn more about how climate change is expected to impact New Zealand property.
The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events poses a substantial economic risk to homeowners and property investors around the world.
Ongoing and costly damage from extreme weather events is expected to increase exponentially over the next 50 years.
One in every 25 property owners face insurance premiums that will be effectively unaffordable by 2030.
According to a recent analysis, the property market is projected to lose $700bn in value by 2100.
Learn more about how climate change is expected to impact European property.
The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events poses a substantial economic risk to homeowners and property investors around the world.
Learn more about how climate change is expected to impact European property.
The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events poses a substantial economic risk to homeowners and property investors in America.
Learn more about how climate change is expected to impact American property.
The increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events poses a substantial economic risk to homeowners and property investors in Canada.
Learn more about how climate change is expected to impact Canadian property.
Our analysis covers the physical risks from a range of climate change and extreme weather hazards
Precipitation in a catchment that causes a river to exceed its capacity, inundating nearby areas.
A high sea event that floods land and infrastructure. Doesn’t include storm surges or coastal erosion.
A destructive fire that spreads via trees and forests. This definition does not include grass fires.
Soil subsidence causes contraction of clay soils, which can lead to the foundations of a property shifting.
High-wind conditions that may exceed a building’s design specifications. Does not include cyclones.
Our analysis covers the physical risks from a range of climate change and extreme weather hazards
Precipitation in a catchment that causes a river to exceed its capacity, inundating nearby areas.
A high sea event that floods land and infrastructure. Doesn’t include storm surges or coastal erosion.
A destructive fire that spreads via trees and forests. This definition does not include grass fires.
Soil subsidence causes contraction of clay soils, which can lead to the foundations of a property shifting.
High-wind conditions that may exceed a building’s design specifications. Does not include hurricanes.
Climate Valuation has been providing engineering-grade analysis to financial organisations, governments and communities since 2015.
Climate Valuation has been providing engineering-grade analysis to financial organizations, governments and communities since 2015.
Our Climate Risk Engines access data from over 100,000 institutions around the world to create a precise picture of your asset.
This includes sourcing information about your property’s soil, tree cover, ground vegetation, topology, elevation above sea level as well as the current and historical weather patterns for the local area.
We account for a property's unique design specifications and construction materials when calculating its risk of damage.
We account for a property's unique design specifications and construction materials when calculating its risk of damage.
Your report is a detailed and highly individualized reflection of your property’s likely vulnerability to climate change, not a generic assessment based on location alone.
Your report is a detailed and highly individualised reflection of your property’s likely vulnerability to climate change, not a generic assessment based on location alone.
Our powerful Climate Risk Engines are able to calculate the climate risk profile of any residential property in a matter of minutes.
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Our reports help users understand what elements of the property are the most vulnerable, to what hazards and when those impacts are likely to take effect.
(coming soon) We will also offer property-specific adaptation recommendations to enhance your property’s resilience and improve its climate rating.
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