To leverage artificial intelligence to address Southeast Asia's growing threats to food security in light of climate change, the region needs to build capacity, improve financing access and alleviate risks for technology users.
It is an open secret in climate circles that limiting global warming to 1.5° Celsius is no longer possible. As COP28 approaches, we must abandon this target, which has become an obstacle to truly innovative action.
Southeast Asia must prioritise climate resilience, encompassing adaptation and mitigation. The process must be strategically managed, informed by data and applied across a broad range of solutions.