Implementing a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia

Implementing a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia Synopsis

This report explains why Southeast Asian countries need to design pandemic recovery policies that hit both ambitious socioeconomic and environmental goals.The third in a four-part series, the report considers the impact of COVID-19 on Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, and the Philippines to show how a green recovery can safeguard against future health crises. Analyzing areas including agriculture, cities, and oceans, the report lays out policy measures designed to identify, create, and finance green growth opportunities. It shows how COVID-19 has presented countries a chance to hit the reset button and build a socially, economically, and environmentally resilient future.