Environment
Facts & Figures
A healthy environment is essential for the well-being of both people and the planet. It underpins social and economic development, providing resources, regulating climate, and supporting biodiversity. Protecting ecosystems and mitigating environmental impacts are crucial for building resilient and sustainable communities in ASEAN.
7.47
2016
8.46
2020
Share of renewable energy in total final energy consumption
Source: ASEANstats (2022). The 2022 ASEAN SDG Snapshot Report.
57
Number of ASEAN Heritage Parks since naming 11 protected areas in 1984 (as of December 2023)
Source: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (2023). The AHP Programme.
60%
of Southeast Asia is the home to the world’s tropical peatland
90%
of transboundary smoke haze in ASEAN is linked to peat fires
89%
of total transport-related emissions in ASEAN is generated from road transportation
ASEAN has committed to contribute to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement
Source: ASEANStats of Climate Change Report 2021, Fifth ASEAN State of Climate Change Report
