With long coastlines and extensive low-lying areas, Southeast Asia is particularly vulnerable to extreme weather and rising sea levels caused by global warming.
The Climate Dialogue & Innovation Initiative: Southeast Asia and the World will provide opportunities to study and share climate solutions in Southeast Asia, with the possibility of expansion to other regions.
Key activities of the initiative include:
- Research to identify innovative climate approaches and startups in Southeast Asia.
- Data visualization and knowledge-sharing products about climate innovations and related financial flows.
- Innovation awards to climate entrepreneurs, highlighting their work for potential investors.
- A conference in Singapore to showcase research outcomes and promising innovations.
Southeast Asia has become a crucial testing ground for climate innovations, yet current efforts are often limited to country-level action, with limited exposure, collaboration, or exchange of effective practices. By highlighting the most promising approaches and startups in this dynamic region, our initiative seeks to connect entrepreneurs, NGOs, researchers, and investors in unique ways to advance climate policy solutions.
Jonathan Stromseth, professor and project lead