Asean's green growth push

Workers in Thailand's agricultural sector stand to benefit from efforts to promote organic farming, carbon credits and climate-resilient practices.

Southeast Asia stands at a critical juncture where the transition to a green economy is not only an environmental imperative, but also a strategic necessity for long-term economic resilience and social equity.

The region's exposure to climate risks, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather and biodiversity loss, combined with resource-intensive growth patterns underscores the urgency of shifting to low-carbon development pathways.