The Collective Advantage: Understanding Transboundary Climate Risks in Southeast Asia and Charting a Path Forward

Southeast Asia’s interconnected landscapes and shared cultural heritage, spanning from Borneo’s forests to the Coral Triangle, foster deep social and economic bonds across borders. But with such interdependence, can the region fully harness these ties to confront shared climate risks?

As droughts impact shared river basins and water pressures drive migration, Southeast Asia faces mounting transboundary climate challenges that demand a unified approach. While some initial steps have been taken, much remains to be done to strengthen resilience across borders.

Together with Adaptation Without Borders, this piece explores a potential roadmap for tackling these urgent issues, inviting collaboration from governments, private sector leaders, academics, and civil society. Will the region seize this moment to build a resilient, sustainable future together?