Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Climate change in the Asia-Pacific region - statistics & facts
With dozens of islands across Asia and Oceania as well as many low-lying territories bordering the Pacific Ocean extensively, the Asia-Pacific region is one of the most vulnerable to natural disasters and most at risk due to global warming and rising sea levels. Many countries across the region are heavily investing in futureproofing their infrastructures and adapting to the new challenges. Indonesia, the region's third most populous country, is currently building a new capital city, with the impacts of climate change on its current capital Jakarta being a major catalyst.
