S2E15: Is it time to focus more on climate adaptation?

Apr 7, 2025

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With countries scaling back on climate action, should the world start preparing for harsher climate impact?

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Given the geopolitical headwinds on climate action, should countries start focusing on climate adaptation? There are two key prongs of climate action – mitigation are efforts to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, while adaptation involves preparation for climate impacts.

Mitigation has long been a key focus of climate action globally. But with the United States, one of the world’s largest emitters, backing out of the Paris Agreement, and many other countries and companies scaling back on climate action, should the world start to prioritise climate adaptation?

Join Green Pulse hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty as they discuss this question in this episode.

Have a listen and let us know your thoughts!

Highlights of conversation (click/tap above):

1:39 What is climate adaptation?

4:03 What climate impacts does Asia have to prepare for?

7:40 What are some examples of climate adaptation?

11:03 What is hindering progress on adaptation?

14:03 What are the challenges to scaling adaptation finance?

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