Introduction and Methodology

As the nature of environmental issues is constantly changing, the development of the Sixth ASEAN State of the Environment Report (SOER6) is pivotal to equipping the ASEAN Member States (AMS) with up-to-date information on the status and trends of the region’s environment. SOER6 has several new elements. It assesses the progress and contribution towards the ASEAN Community Vision 2025, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Agreement of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and other relevant multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) through a balanced approach to environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Most importantly, SOER6 will address the emerging environmental challenges and opportunities of the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. SOER6 also includes new chapters on the circular economy, sustainable cities, and environmental education.