ASEAN Action Plan on Joint Response to Climate Change

The Action Plan on Joint Response to Climate Change intends to implement the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders' Statement on Joint Response to Climate Change. The Statement recognizes that the South East region is vulnerable to climate change which will seriously affect most aspects of livelihood and limit ASEAN development options for the future. The strategic objectives for addressing climate change in the region are: (i) to leverage activities previously identified in ACCI including opportunities for regional cooperation on adaptation and mitigation, and seek support in climate friendly technology, knowledge transfer, finance and capacity building, (ii) to enhance research collaboration on climate change science in ASEAN, and (iii) to contribute to the global negotiation process of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change through a common understanding and where possible, a common position, and the collaboration to effectively reflect and concerns of the Statement. The program of action includes adaptation, mitigation, finance and investment, and capacity building.