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Singapore's Climate Ambassador Urges ASEAN Action for Future Risks

10/24/2025

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Ravi Menon, Singapore's Ambassador for Climate Action, warned that climate change will dominate global concerns within 10 to 20 years, urging adaptation.
He stressed collaboration among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to tackle climate risks in agriculture.
He reaffirmed Singapore's commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050, despite delays in reporting by businesses.
He called for moving away from coal and developing innovative financing to support climate initiatives.

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Ravi Menon, Singapore's Ambassador for Climate Action, warned that climate change will dominate global concerns within 10 to 20 years, urging adaptation.
He stressed collaboration among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to tackle climate risks in agriculture.
He reaffirmed Singapore's commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050, despite delays in reporting by businesses.
He called for moving away from coal and developing innovative financing to support climate initiatives.