Implementing A Green Recovery In Southeast Asia

A green recovery approach from the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial for Southeast Asia, in particular in the five focus countries of the study: Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Thailand. A green recovery (i) will be important for safeguarding against future pandemics due to the growing link between environmental and human health, (ii) will be important for addressing the severe and worsening impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss in the region, (iii) has strong potential to achieve significant economic stimulus, and (iv) is crucial for strengthening the region’s long-term competitiveness.