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South-east Asia’s digital growth doesn’t have to compromise on climate goals

There are untapped opportunities to green the digital industry through existing regional mechanisms. 

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Steps must be taken to reconcile digital growth with protecting our planet, and this is where the governments in the region can do more, say the writers.

Steps must be taken to reconcile digital growth with protecting our planet, and this is where the governments in the region can do more, say the writers.

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Simon Tay, Janessa Kong and Rohini Nambiar

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Our post-pandemic world faces many challenges in the search for economic recovery.

As countries see the digital economy as a golden opportunity to boost growth, the urgency for climate action is also growing as they cope with record temperatures, droughts, fires and floods.

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