New report on the economics of climate change in Southeast Asia
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges that South East Asia has to confront in the 21st century. With its long coastline, high concentration of economic activities in coastal areas, and heavy reliance on agriculture and natural resources, the region is particularly vulnerable to the physical effects of a changing climate. Recent studies show that climate change is already affecting the region.
On 27 April the Asian Development Bank published its review of the Economics of Climate Change in South East Asia. The report assesses the overall vulnerability of the region, and highlights the policy options that will help countries best adapt to climate change. It also identifies those mitigation options that will help the region reduce its Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and contribute to a global solution to stabilise the earth’s climate.
The report was produced in close co-operation with the UK team that published the groundbreaking Stern Review of the Economics of Climate Change in 2006.
Lord Stern on the Regional Economics of Climate Change in South East Asia
Lord Nicholas Stern discusses how Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand will be influenced by the Regional Economics of Climate Change, highlighting the importance of adaptation and mitigation.
