Australia Faces Risk of Rising Seas by 2050

2025-09-15 05:03:59

(MENAFN) A new government report released on Monday cautioned that one and a half million Australians could face dangers from rising sea levels and heat-related fatalities by 2050 if climate change is not restrained.

Australia’s inaugural National Climate Risk Assessment also highlighted that 597,000 people currently reside in zones that will become vulnerable to sea level rise by 2030, according to a news agency.

The report was published just days before the federal government outlined its emissions target for 2035.

According to the findings, under a 1.5°C warming scenario, sea levels are projected to rise by 0.14 meters, while a 3°C increase would see levels climb by 0.54 meters — with Queensland accounting for 18 of the 20 most at-risk regions.

Looking ahead to 2090, the assessment predicts that more than 3 million homes could be endangered by rising seas if global warming surpasses 3°C.

In a 3°C warming scenario, heat-related deaths would surge by 444% in Sydney and 259% in Melbourne. If warming is limited to 1.5°C, those figures would rise by 103% in Sydney and 60% in Melbourne, the report stated.

"Australians are already living with the consequences of climate change today but it's clear every degree of warming we prevent now will help future generations avoid the worst impacts in years to come," said Chris Bowen, the climate change and energy minister, in a statement.

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