The figures will” no doubt… cause much comment ,” said Malaysia’s Minister of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change during his keynote address at a panel discussion on the report on Thursday( Sep 21 ). & nbsp,
In light of the COVID-19 crisis and the continuous treatment, he said,” The how” can be contested; maybe they simply reflect the prominence of bread-and-butter issues throughout Southeast Asia. & nbsp,
The study, according to Mr. Nik, is evidence that institutions, the media, and universities must work harder than ever to convey the urgent need for climate action. & nbsp,
The study, which was carried out over the course of four months from July to August of this year, gathered the replies of 2,225 Southeast Asians from all 10 of the region’s countries. & nbsp,
The report noted concerns over food safety despite a sharp decline in the level of climate necessity. & nbsp,
According to the report, seven out of ten respondents expressed significant worry about meals affordability and accessibility over the next three years as a result of climate change. & nbsp,
In Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, more than 40 % of respondents expressed concern over the decline in fishing brought on by sea heat and erratic weather. & nbsp,
According to the survey, the three most urgent climate impacts on agriculture in the area are floods( 79.0 %), heat waves( 51.4 %), and droughts( 46.7 %). & nbsp,
The survey found that the majority of respondents believe governments must prioritize the need for climate adaptive farming methods( 67.2 percent ), an increase in domestic food production( 56.6 %), and agri-food investments( 63.9 %) in order to address global food security issues. & nbsp,
According to the survey,” National governments continue to bear the majority of the blame for climate change, suggesting that ASEAN members highly expect their nationwide governments to be at the forefront in articulating clearer climate views and laws for their markets.”