On the impact of climate change on Asian economies, SMU Vice President, Business Development & External Relations, Associate Professor Annie Koh believes that Asia has recognised the need to implement climate-smart growth. "Government, the private sector and civil society in Asia agree that Asia can no longer ignore the evidence pointing to how rapid growth can deplete natural capital and resources," she said. Associate Prof Koh added that "Governments across the region have recognised the need to have shared vision and shared responsibilities for driving change in the area of climatic catastrophes."