Food security in Southeast Asia is becoming more fragile than ever. While the region has made strides in economic growth and trade integration, its food security remains precarious. A combination of various factors — including climate change, geopolitical tensions, and emerging technologies — is reshaping how Southeast Asian nations produce, distribute, and secure food for their populations. Without coordinated efforts and bold policy interventions, livelihoods and economic stability are at risk.

The Kazakhstan economy relies heavily on its oil and gas industry, with most of its exports transported over pipelines that run through Russia to Europe. While dependent on Europe’s oil market, Kazakhstan also has close historical and security ties with neighbouring Russia, putting them in a difficult position when the war in Ukraine broke out.

As Asia-Pacific economies grow more integrated, governments and the private sector must work on decarbonising global value chains in order to meet climate goals, according to Asian Development Bank’s (ADB’s) latest report.

Discussing initiatives in food technology to tackle food insecurity