Covering more than 70% of the planet and producing at least 50% of earth’s oxygen, the ocean is of paramount importance in our daily choices about climate and consumption, and our efforts to protect natural resources.
From extreme weather events and freshwater scarcity, to drought and high temperatures, South-East Asia is already heavily impacted by climate change, but the region has the potential to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Unchecked human interaction with natural ecosystems can lead to a loss of biodiversity and increase the risk of infectious disease, yet proper management of green spaces can support sustainable development and human well-being.
