Increased climate resilience an imperative for Asian Mega Deltas

The article, published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), argues that climate-proofing Asia's mega-deltas is imperative as these regions, home to over 400 million people, face an existential threat from climate change and unsustainable human activities. It stresses the urgent need to move beyond t...

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Main Author: Asian Development Bank
Format: Blog Post
Language:Inglés
Published: Economist 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178490
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spelling CGSpace1784902025-12-03T16:08:44Z Increased climate resilience an imperative for Asian Mega Deltas Asian Development Bank climate change adaptation climate resilience deltas rice The article, published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), argues that climate-proofing Asia's mega-deltas is imperative as these regions, home to over 400 million people, face an existential threat from climate change and unsustainable human activities. It stresses the urgent need to move beyond traditional engineering solutions by adopting nature-based solutions, implementing integrated governance, and promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices to ensure long-term food and economic security. 2025-03 2025-12-03T16:08:43Z 2025-12-03T16:08:43Z Blog Post https://hdl.handle.net/10568/178490 en Open Access Economist Asian Development Bank (ADB). 2025. Increased climate resilience an imperative for Asian Mega Deltas. The Economist. https://impact.economist.com/projects/climate-proofing-asias-mega-deltas
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