SINGAPORE: Amidst the chaos of record heatwaves, floods, and storms, the people of Southeast Asia find themselves grappling with more immediate concerns.
According to a recent survey, food security has taken precedence over the looming threat of climate change.While the region faced its hottest year on record in 2023 and an equally extreme 2024, with Typhoon Yagi leaving a trail ofThis narrative of survival in the face of daily challenges is not without its ironies. The very forces of nature that should be sounding the alarm on climate change are being overshadowed by the struggle to put food on the table.
Mr Choi Shing Kwok, the institute’s chief executive, also noted that while Southeast Asians have become desensitized to the annual occurrence of unprecedented extreme weather conditions across the globe, it is crucial to remain vigilant against this looming threat. It indicated that over 80% of the population expressed worry about the rising costs of goods and services. This concern overshadowed other significant issues, such as major health problems and climate change.
The spectre of food scarcity and health impacts looms large, with respondents from countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand expressing the greatest concern.
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