DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - Extreme weather events could become the biggest global risk over the next decade. One of the main areas where this will be felt is global health, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum and Oliver Wyman.

climate-driven events including floods, droughts, heat waves, tropical storms, wildfires and rising sea levels for their direct and indirect impact on health.

It predicts that by 2050, the climate crisis could cause an additional 14.5 million deaths, $12.5 trillion in economic losses and $1.1 trillion in extra costs to healthcare systems around the globe.

The new report emphasizes the impact of rising temperatures and extreme weather events in terms of exacerbating infectious and cardiovascular diseases as well as respiratory and other ailments.

Overview of climate impact

1- Floods and extreme rainfall will cause the most loss of life

2- Droughts are drawing wider geographic circles

3- Heat waves threaten economies

Other Issues

- The climate crisis could result in an additional 14.5 million deaths, $12.5 trillion in economic losses, and $1.1 trillion in extra costs to healthcare systems by 2050, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum and Oliver Wyman.

- Rising temperatures and extreme weather events will exacerbate infectious and cardiovascular diseases, respiratory issues and other health problems, with vulnerable communities disproportionately affected.

- The report recommends steps for making global healthcare systems more resilient to the impacts of climate change, including prevention and fast recovery.