Impact of Climate change in East Asia

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