PHNOM PENH, April 25 — The 24th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Climate Outlook Forum was convened in Phnom Penh, Cambodia yesterday, focusing on heatwaves and public health.
The Vietnam News Agency reported that the forum took place in the context of many countries in the bloc suffering from the negative impacts of climate change.
It was attended by climate experts from Asean member states and representatives from the World Meteorological Organisation, Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre, and the Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System, among others.
Speaking at the forum's opening ceremony, Cambodian Water Resources and Meteorology Minister Thor Chetha said Asean has emerged as a hotspot for the impacts brought on by the changing climate, including floods, droughts, and heatwaves.
He highlighted the importance of climate research and study as well as the determination of root causes of natural phenomena in order to deal with the dangers of climate change in the long term.
Chetha said it is necessary for countries in the region to cooperate in the exchange of data, technology, and knowledge to address climate challenges.
He is confident that the forum's outcomes will be useful for all stakeholders to develop practical strategic plans to combat, mitigate, and adapt to climate change.
— Bernama
