Climate Change and Earthquake Exposure in Asia and the Pacific

<p>This study analyzes the exposure of energy and transport assets in Asia and the Pacific to climate change and earthquake hazards and highlights how multi-hazard assessment can help strengthen the resilience of crucial infrastructure. </p><p><br></p><p>Geolocating and undertaking a multi-hazard assessment of more than 30000 infrastructure assets the study identifies significant risks across the region with three-quarters of the assets exposed to four or more hazards. It notes that multi-hazard assessment and an understanding of the potential impacts of these hazards need to be systematically integrated into the planning design and financing of infrastructure upgrades and maintenance.</p>