Climate, 200 billion in damages a year, Italy most affected in the EU. Extreme weather events linked to climate change cause 200 billion dollars in losses worldwide every year.
The Philippines is at the top of the ranking, with damages that each year account for 3% of GDP. In 2023, in particular, Italy was the European country most affected by thunderstorms and storms - as demonstrated by the flood in Emilia-Romagna and the hail in Northern Italy. In 2013 and 2022, Italy suffered damages amounting to 37 billion dollars, of which only 5 were insured.