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Countries need to adopt new regulations and technologies to counter an estimated $66 million net welfare loss by 2040.

Southeast Asia is home to some of the most climate change-vulnerable countries in the world. It is imperative that ASEAN benefits from COP24. 

Digital technology is key to increasing financial inclusion, but it comes with new challenges and risks.

Smart planning and spending improves public services and raises productivity, attracting more private capital and labor and sustaining growth.

Less developed countries can take advantage of increased talent flows in the region in expanding their “brain network.”

Strong governance is essential to achieving climate goals, mobilizing resources, and accelerating climate-resilient development.

Policymakers should focus on long-term strategic plans such as zoning of territories based on potential water sources when designing water and sanitation solutions for communities.

The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.

What is needed: Increased financing, reliable supplies of affordable and effective medicines, improved data from health information systems, stronger implementation of national malaria programs, and leadership that looks beyond the health sector.

Strategies include a regulatory planning framework, area-based development, green infrastructure, and community engagement.