Can Asean leverage China’s Global Civilisation Initiative to boost green economic transition?


SOUTH-EAST Asia is at a crossroads. As the region’s economies continue to grow, the impact of climate change, such as rising sea levels, extreme heat and destructive floods, is becoming more pronounced, threatening both livelihoods and long-term prosperity.

For the 11 nations of Asean, the urgent challenge is to sustain economic momentum while making a decisive shift toward a green economy.

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