Adapting to Climate Change in East Asia and the Pacific

The video discusses the severe impacts of climate change in East Asia and the Pacific, focusing on Vietnam's Mekong Delta, the Marshall Islands, and Indonesia. It highlights adaptation strategies, such as climate-resilient farming in Vietnam, long-term planning in the Marshall Islands, and mangrove conservation in Indonesia. The World Bank supports these efforts to build resilience and secure resources for the future.

What region is facing some of the most severe impacts of climate change?

• Northern Europe

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• Central America

• East Asia and the Pacific

What is the World Bank's role in addressing climate change in East Asia and the Pacific?

• Supporting innovative adaptation measures

• Providing military support

• Funding fossil fuel projects

• Promoting industrial agriculture

What innovative farming approach is being used in the Mekong Delta?

• Rotational farming

• Hydroponic farming

• Organic farming

• Vertical farming

What is a major threat to livelihoods in Vietnam's Mekong Delta?

• Industrial pollution

• Urban sprawl

• Desertification

• Environmental deterioration

What adaptation measure is being considered in the Marshall Islands for long-term planning?

• Human rights-based approach to adaptation

• Investing in space colonization

• Mass migration to other countries

• Building underwater cities

What is the projected impact of sea-level rise on the Marshall Islands' capital by 2100?

• Complete submersion of the capital

• No significant impact

• 10% increase in land area

• 40% of buildings at risk

What unique challenge does the Marshall Islands face due to climate change?

• Intense urban heat islands

• Severe desertification

• Rising sea levels

• Heavy industrial pollution

What role do mangroves play in climate change mitigation?

• They have no impact on climate change

• They contribute to global warming

• They store significant amounts of carbon

• They increase air pollution

How much does Indonesia benefit economically from each hectare of mangroves annually?

• 5,000 US dollars

• 10,000 US dollars

• 15,000 US dollars

• 20,000 US dollars

How is Indonesia addressing the threat to its mangrove ecosystems?

• By rehabilitating mangrove forests

• Through large-scale desalination projects

• Through the construction of sea walls

• By banning all coastal development