# ASEAN regional climate security cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/asean-regional-climate-security-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-08-28T02:12:21.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Philippine environmental officials have called for the country to use its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to lead regional efforts regarding climate security. During a forum focused on the ‘climate-conflict nexus,’ experts and officials emphasized integrating climate resilience into the bloc’s regional security architecture to address environmental challenges through collective finance and technology.

Following these calls, Singapore and Vietnam expressed support for sustaining the Philippines’ climate agenda. Singapore indicated plans to build upon these initiatives during its own upcoming chairmanship through a three-year initiative titled ‘Climate Adaptation and Resilience for ASEAN’s Transformation’ (CARAT). Vietnam also urged ASEAN members to strengthen coordination on biodiversity protection, disaster risk reduction, and collective resilience.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Singapore and Vietnam support Philippines' ASEAN climate agenda

Singapore and Vietnam are backing the Philippines' ASEAN climate agenda, calling for stronger regional cooperation on disaster preparedness, energy security, and climate financing.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/singapore-and-vietnam-support-philippines-asean-climate-agenda

### 2026-08-24: Philippines urged to lead ASEAN climate security efforts

Philippine officials urge ASEAN to integrate climate resilience into its regional security agenda, emphasizing the need for collective mobilization of finance, technology, and strategic partnerships.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippines-urged-to-lead-asean-climate-security-efforts

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Cite as: ASEAN regional climate security cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/asean-regional-climate-security-cooperation