Citizen Engagement with Climate Change In Southeast Asia

Barcelona, Spain · May 2026

Posters · Identity, Culture & Social Inequality

Samuel Chng
Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design
Sarah Chan
Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design
Sharon Seah
ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
Melinda Martinus
ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
Jiahui Qiu
ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
Mirza Sadaqat Huda
ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
Elyssa Kaur Ludher
ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
Christopher Len
ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
Yunjing Li
Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design
Harvey Neo
Lee Kuan Yew Centre for Innovative Cities, Singapore University of Technology and Design

Abstract

Based on five years of the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey (SEACO 2020-2024), we examine public climate engagement across the region. Findings reveal high climate concern but persistent action gaps, strong sensitivity to economic trade-offs, and the central role of institutional trust in shaping public engagement with climate action.

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Citizen Engagement with Climate Change In Southeast Asia

Abstract

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