The Asia and Pacific region is home to more than four billion people, including two-thirds of the world's poor, and over 60% of undernourished people in the developing world. The climate of the region is highly variable, with frequent droughts, floods, and typhoons, which affect livelihoods, food security and health. Many people still depend heavily upon rainfed agriculture, while at the same time demands for water for urban and other uses are increasing rapidly.
IRI's Asia and Pacific Regional Program is working closely with stakeholders at all levels to build capacity to better manage these climate risks, and helping countries reach their development goals. Through ongoing projects in South and Southeast Asia, IRI is helping to address climate risks in agriculture, food security, water resources management, livelihood security, fire management, and health. IRI is also developing efforts focusing on urban climate risks, which are of increasing concern in light of rapid urbanization.
