Extreme weather events are unfolding in close succession throughout Asia, intensifying concerns over the impacts of climate change on both human rights and economic growth.

Limiting the average global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2100 already looks out of reach.

In developed G20 states, coal power’s share of electricity generation halved between 2000 and 2020, from 39% to 19%. In developing G20 members - including some of the largest economies in Asia - it grew from 48% to 53%.

The urgency of the climate problem is not translating to action.

Effective responses to mitigate and adapt must be anchored in international human rights and environmental standards.

Asian governments and business leaders must take action as both a human rights and economic imperative.