Asian ports face US$49bn in climate change costs

Japan’s Kitakyushu faces the highest climate change adaptation costs at US$4.9 billion

Protecting Asia-Pacific ports against climate change could cost up to US$49 billion, according to new research commissioned by HSBC from sustainability analysts Asia Research and Engagement (ARE).

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