Italy faces over 5% GDP loss by 2050 if climate action stalls

Reuters

Climate change could slash over 5% from Italy’s GDP by 2050 if no action is taken, according to the national budget watchdog, highlighting the urgent need for global emissions cuts.

The watchdog said the fiscal impact of such disasters could jump from 0.2% of GDP in 2024 to 5.1% by mid-century. However, if global carbon-neutrality goals are met, the damage could be limited to just 0.9%.

Recent years have seen floods and droughts wreak havoc across Italy, particularly affecting the less developed southern regions. The report notes that the frequency of extreme weather events in 2050 could be six times higher without policy changes and twice as high under a carbon-neutral scenario.

UPB President Lilia Cavallari emphasized the need for coordinated international action, warning that isolated efforts to tackle climate change may prove both ineffective and expensive. The report also highlighted the growing cost of government subsidies aimed at supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources.

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