The escalating climate crisis poses an existential threat to Asia, and particularly to Southeast Asia. Rising sea levels, extreme weather events and shifting agricultural patterns are already disrupting economies and livelihoods across the region. The urgency to transition towards a green economy is not merely a matter of environmental responsibility; it is a fundamental economic and social imperative. Without immediate and concerted action, the region risks irreversible damage to its natural resources, infrastructure and human capital, undermining decades of development progress.
