Collective Action Needed to Address Climate Risks in Asean
According to Ravi Menon, Singapore's ambassador for climate action, food security, water scarcity, and flooding are significant transboundary climate risks that Asean will face due to the worsening climate crisis.
The more I reflect on this and the more I speak to experts and all manner of people, it’s quite clear that we need to double down on adaptation efforts, both as a country, and also in collaboration with other countries around us for collective action.
Menon emphasized the need for collaboration among Asean countries to tackle these challenges. He made these comments during a wide-ranging interview with the media, discussing his priorities in his new role as climate ambassador.
Key climate risks facing Asean include:
- Food security
- Water scarcity
- Flooding
Author's summary: Asean needs collective action to address climate risks.