ASEAN’s natural heritage under threat ASEAN citizens cannot afford to neglect the nature that surrounds them.

#ASEAN makes up 20% of the world's #flora and #fauna. It is this #biodiversity that promotes nutrient cycling that provides #cleanwater and #CleanAir. #pollution from #hyperurbanisation impact these #ecosystem services. Time to change before it's too late.
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The annual tonnage of #municipalsolidwaste from #hyperurbanisation throughout #AsiaPacific, including #ASEAN is projected to increase 137% from 1998 to 2025. #toxic #leachate and chemical mixtures from this type of pollution pose risks to #groundwater and #AirQuality.

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Impacts from unplanned economic expansion, #hyperurbanisation, #overpopulation, #poorwastemanagement,
#AirPollution, combined with the effects of #climatechange. This is now the signature identity of major #ASEAN cities. Time to #wakeup #SoutheastAsia.
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