The Asia-Pacific region is home to 60% of the world’s population and accounts for roughly half of global emissions. How it navigates the climate transition will shape global outcomes. At Ecosperity Week 2026, our Chairman Teo Chee Hean reflected on the realities of shaping this transition. He said: “In a more contested and uncertain world, Asia must define its own path – by strengthening resilience, deepening self-reliance, and advancing sustainability.” This framing continues to guide the discussion this week – on how Asia can strengthen the systems needed for the transition from electrification and sustainable digital infrastructure to climate adaptation. Watch highlights from Mr Teo’s opening remarks below. #EcosperityWeek2026 #ClimateTransition #ClimateResilience #SustainabilityTemasek #ClimateForwardTemasek
At the opening of Ecosperity Week 2026, Teo Chee Hean, Chairman, Temasek Holdings, addressed the realities shaping Asia’s climate transition. “The Asia-Pacific region is home to some 60% of the world’s population, and accounts for roughly half of global emissions. It is also where much of the world’s future demand, industrial expansion, and infrastructure growth will take place. How Asia navigates this transition will shape global outcomes. In a more contested and uncertain world, Asia must define its own path – by strengthening resilience, deepening self-reliance, and advancing sustainability.” His message was clear: the real race is against time, not each other. This is the context shaping this year’s Ecosperity Week 2026 agenda. Across the week, we will examine how Asia can strengthen the systems needed for its transition, from electrification and sustainable digital infrastructure to climate adaptation that protects communities, infrastructure, and supply chains. Tune in to the conversations at Ecosperity Week 2026 here: https://lnkd.in/gqyHhDTa #EcosperityWeek2026 #ClimateTransition #AdaptationAndResilience