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Asia Pacific at glance…
- More than 60% of the region population is working in agriculture, fisheries and forestry, the sectors most at risk to climate change
- 54% of Asia’s population will be in urban areas by 2050
- 48% of the total land areaused for agriculture.
- Asia Pacific contributes 46% of global energy production.
- 7 the world’s 10 countries most vulnerable to climate change and disasters in the world are in Asia Pacific.
- 750 mil people aged 15 to 24 years old live in Asia Pacific region, comprising 60% of world’s youth.
- 628 mil in Asia are without access to electricity.
- 9 Asia Pacific countries are currently members of GEOSS
- Indonesia is the world's 7th largest gold producer.
- 2/3 the world’s one billion hungry reside in Asia Pacific.
- By 2030, demand for water is anticipated to exceed supply by 40% in Asia.