Urban Climate Change Adaptation in Asia-Pacific: Green Jobs, Green Growth

Abstract

The Asia-Pacific region is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to flooding. This vulnerability will only increase with rapid urbanization placing more people and infrastructure in harms way. At the same time, rapid urbanization is leading to environmental degradation reducing economic growth. The EU’s world-leading experiences in city planning, infrastructure services and management creates the potential for Europe to export green infrastructure solutions to ensure rapidly expanding Asian cities have sustainable infrastructure. This also has the potential to create economic growth and job creation in Europe.