The Indonesian capital, Jakarta, is the most vulnerable to climate change of all cities in Southeast Asia, reports The Jakarta Post citing the Singapore-based Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (EEPSEA).
The EEPSEA report, prepared by economists Arief Anshory Yusuf and Herminia Francisco, reveals Jakarta is vulnerable to all types of climate-change related disasters except for tropical storms. "It is frequently exposed to regular flooding but most importantly, it is highly sensitive because it is among the most densely-populated regions in Southeast Asia."
The study also shows that all regions in the Philippines, Vietnam's Mekong River Delta, Cambodia, North and East Laos and Bangkok are vulnerable.
Thailand and Malaysia are the most capable of adapting to the impact of climate change, according to the report. "Overall, the areas with relatively high adaptive capacities are in Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam."
EEPSEA, established in 1993, supports research and training in environmental and economics studies. It is backed by several overseas development agencies.
Source: Asia Insurance Review
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