Why Asia-Pacific is central to the global climate challenge

Filepic of a flood in Yong Peng, Johor, on March 4 this year. A high-emission scenario modelled by the McKinsey Global Institute showed that asia would account for roughly 75% of the global capital stock that could be damaged by river flooding in 2050. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

WHENEVER I travel to the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region, I am reminded of both its growing importance to the global economy and its pivotal role in helping the world achieve nett zero carbon emissions.

My recent trip to Hong Kong and Singapore was no exception.