The World Bank has released the Synthesis Report of the study titled "The Economics of Adaptation to Climate Change," which estimates the costs of adaptation between US$70-100 billion per year between now and 2050.

Vietnam is likely to be among the countries hardest hit by climate
change, mainly through rising sea levels and changes in rainfall and
temperatures. Agriculture can be extensively affected by climate
change, and designing effective adaptation strategies will be critical
for maintaining food security, rural employment, and foreign exchange
earnings.

What are the best approaches for Southeast Asian countries to exploit their large renewable energy potentials?

This new report highlights the potential benefits of adopting System of Rice Intensification (SRI) type practices in countries including India. Says that significance of SRI lies not only in enabling increased yields with less water, but in the basket of associated social and environmental benefits. It is based on the experiences of Africare, Oxfam America and WWF in African Sahel, Southeast Asia, and India.