Signal Sea level rise of 3.4 millimetres a year cited for Greek exposure

Summary

The Megatrends 2040 report cites a global average sea level rise of 3.4 millimetres per year when describing Greece's exposure to climate change. It expects Greece to be strongly affected in sectors such as tourism, infrastructure and cities. The figure sits within a wider account of extreme weather, including cyclones reaching Greece, polar ice loss and flooding. The report lists rising sea levels and stronger storms hitting coastal areas among the key points of its climate megatrend. For a country whose economy and settlements are closely tied to the coast, steady sea level rise represents a long-term structural risk.