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There are many proven ways to protect people and assets from extreme weather, and such measures often prevent economic losses worth many times their cost. But ensuring their implementation requires making them more affordable and creating innovative revenue mechanisms and financing structures.
Thailand’s proposed THB165 billion (US$4.91 billion) flood diversion project presents an opportunity to rethink flood management – combining engineering with natural floodplains, wetlands and river restoration to strengthen long-term resilience.
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As climate risks, energy transition and shifting market expectations reshape the business environment, Malaysia’s ability to compete will increasingly depend on how quickly its companies can adapt.
Climate shocks can disrupt services that millions of vulnerable people rely on, yet care is largely absent from adaptation plans and national funding estimates. Investing in climate-resilient care can prevent cascading health and economic crises while creating jobs and easing pressure on public budgets.
All #adaptation Opinion
25 September 2026
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21 September 2026
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Who is responsible for Nepal’s tragedy?
7 September 2026
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Asia's natural disasters must not become financial crises
1 September 2026
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Rethinking flood protection through a ‘no-regret’ lens
17 August 2026
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How do we enhance climate investments into the Asean?
29 July 2026
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Will the US climate war with Canada become global?
13 July 2026
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Why climate adaptation is Malaysia’s next investment frontier
26 June 2026
30 April 2026
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China’s next strategic edge? Sustainable protein
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22 April 2026
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