Trillions in Global Investments at Risk Due to Climate Change: Study

Investors could risk losing trillions of dollars due to the effects of climate change according to a new report on long term investments and portfolio risk. The report outlines the many possible factors related to climate change that pose a threat to the global economics.

The report describes the findings of a recent study conducted by Mercer, a consulting and investment services firm, which analysed the impact of climate change on strategic asset allocation of institutional investment portfolios. The report further recommends steps for investors to take in order to adjust to these impacts.