Climate Change Projection 2050 Map & Alarming Situation
According to the latest research by scientists, climate change could lead to 15 million deaths by 2050, and the world economy could suffer a loss of $15 trillion. These rapidly occurring weather changes indicate that by 2050, the world’s weather will become extremely severe due to global warming and human activities.
Increase of Global Temperature
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), global temperatures are expected to rise by 1.5°C to 2.0°C above pre-industrial levels by 2050 under moderate emission scenarios.
Impacts
- Regions in South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa will experience very intense and frequent heatwaves.
- Polar ice caps and glaciers will melt.
- Ecosystems will be disrupted.
Rise in Sea-Level
By 2050, sea-level will rise by 0.3 to 0.5 meters according to IPCC. Some regions, such as Southeast Asia and small island nations, will experience higher-than-average sea-level rise.
Impacts
- Increased flooding in low-lying coastal areas, displacing millions of people.
- Contamination of freshwater resources in coastal areas.
Extreme Weather Events
Climate change will result in intense tropical storms with higher wind speeds and rainfall. Flooding will be increased due to heavy rainfall and rising river level.
Impacts
- Damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and property.
- Reduced agricultural productivity and water availability.
Change in Ecosystems and Biodiversity
70-90% of coral reefs will be lost by 2050 due to ocean warming and acidification. Wildfires and deforestation by 2050 will also be increased. Up to 30% of species could face extinction if temperatures rise by 1.5°C to 2.5°C.
Impacts
- Loss of Ecosystem Services
- Disruption of Food Chains
Economic and Social Impacts
Global GDP could decline by 1.5% to 3% by 2050 due to climate-related damages, according to the World Bank. An additional 100 million people could be pushed into poverty by 2050 due to climate impacts.
Impacts
- Reduced crop yields, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Climate-induced migration could displace 200 million people by 2050, according to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC).
- Damage to roads, bridges, and buildings due to extreme weather.
