"How might more public-private partnerships come together to collectively address the sustainability needs and ambitions of the region?

Southeast Asia is a region of immense opportunity and growth, boosted by largely favorable demographics of a young population, a growing middle class and rapid urbanization. Yet, to fully reach its economic potential, Southeast Asian nations will have to grapple with the challenge of developing sustainably.

Climate change will be won or lost in Asia Pacific. The ambitions and actions of the Asia Pacific region are what will tip the scales for the ultimate outcome of the global challenge of addressing climate change. In this context, due to the geographical location, vulnerability to the changing climate, and developing nature of the region, the stakes are higher for Southeast Asia when compared to other regions in Asia Pacific. "