关键词: 气候变化, 可持续发展, 环境, 东亚, 政策挑战

Abstract:

Climate change emerges as a serious threat and challenge to the sustainable development of developing countries as well as developed countries in the world, especially in East Asia. The region is among the most vulnerable areas of climate change due to its long sea coast, high population concentration at the coastline and dependency on agriculture and resources. The climate changes impacts on economy and society are significant and longlasting, which cause negative effects on the sustainable development. It compounds the pressure on natural resources and environment associated with rapid urbanization, industrialization and economic development, which brings about policy challenges to this region such as food security, energy security, environment resources, carbon emissions reduction targets and social security.

Key words: climate change, sustainable development, environment, East Asia, policy challenges