A new study warns that unchecked climate change may cause a 24% drop in global per capita income by 2100. Researchers from the University of Cambridge analyzed economic data and climate scenarios, finding that all nations—rich and poor—face severe losses if warming continues. The study calls for urgent global action to curb emissions and build climate resilience.

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• Climate change may reduce global GDP per person by 24% by 2100
• Study by Cambridge economists Kamiar Mohaddes, Mehdi Raissi
• Losses 10–11% if current warming pace continues unchecked
• Climatic variability raises losses to 12–14%
• Compared to halted warming in 2015, losses reach 20–24%
• Poor nations may face 30–60% higher economic damage
• Sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, trade, transport will suffer
• Urgent action needed to cut greenhouse gas emissions
• Building resilient infrastructure may reduce damage but not fully stop it
• Paris Agreement goals could bring significant economic benefits