Extreme heat could cost Maldives $576 million annually by 2040, ILO warns

The International Labour Organization has warned that extreme heat could cost the Maldives $576 million annually by 2040. The ILO attributed the losses primarily to reduced working hours as workers face growing physical strain and health risks.

First reported 31 Oct 2026, 11:16

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Extreme heat could cost Maldives $576 million annually by 2040, ILO warns

$576 million Annual cost of extreme heat to the Maldives economy

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