1、Post-COP27Building a more climate-resilient Asia 2Urgency of the situationThroughout 2022,climate change had a dramatic impact on our planet and populations,from catastrophic floods in Pakistan to record-breaking droughts in South Asia.These are just a few examples of the climate impacts we are suff

2、ering at only 1.15C above pre-industrial temperatures.1 However,based on current policies,2 we are heading for much higher temperatures with a 2.8C rise predicted by the end of the century.The worst is yet to come.While mitigation is crucial to limit further warming,ambitious and accelerated action

3、is urgently needed to adapt to climate change impacts through a Race to Resilience.Purpose of this position paperThis paper is the result of a continuous collaboration between undersigned organisations seeking to honor scientific findings,formulate appropriate policies and strategies,and facilitate

4、capacity building.It discusses key insights around resilience from various angles.The second section of this paper highlights latest climate change insights,referring to the International Panel on Climate Changes(IPCC)Synthesis Report for the Sixth Assessment Report.The third section elaborates on o

5、utcomes of COP27(the 27th United Nations(UN)Climate Change Conference),convened in November 2022 in Egypt,and puts them in an Asian context.The fourth section summarises expert presentations and discussions that were part of the Race to Resilience Asia event series.The fifth section includes perspec

6、tives on the way forward,suggesting several ways to address climate change in the built environment.The sixth section lists out several useful resources with additional information,insights and strategies.While the themes and context from related events,discussions and publications vary,one overall