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More than 1,400 people died across Southeast Asia as cyclones and floods struck Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Indonesia and Sri Lanka faced the highest tolls, with hundreds of deaths and large scale displacement.
Experts describe the events as a pattern of compound disasters from multiple storms in quick succession.
Warmer seas and atmospheric moisture fuel stronger storms and heavier rains.
Deforestation and land-clearing in hill regions exacerbated floods by removing natural sponge effects.
Sri Lanka’s floods caused widespread outages and displacement, with large parts losing electricity or water access.
Officials warned the disasters could become a new normal without rapid fossil-fuel cuts and resilience investments.
Aid appeals and international support were requested as the crisis unfolded in multiple nations.
Experts linked damages to rapid, unregulated development on vulnerable floodplains and hills.

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world13h ago

Record Southeast Asia floods in 2025 have killed and displaced thousands across multiple countries.
Scientists say warming oceans and carbon emissions turbocharge storms that cause deeper flooding.
Experts warn that extreme weather may continue or worsen in 2026 and beyond.
Governments face challenges in preparedness as reactions to disasters lag.
Economic losses from floods mount, straining developing nations' budgets.
COP30 commitments aim to triple climate adaptation funding by 2035, though gaps remain.
Deforestation and development pressures may worsen flood impacts in Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
Vietnam and Thailand report multi-billion-dollar agricultural and GDP losses from floods.
Climate scientists link Asia floods to broader warming trends and El Niño effects.
Experts call for rethinking development to protect vulnerable communities.

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DEF listed: The article frames addressing deforestation as a strategic business priority impacting resilience and compliance.
FRAMEWORK note: The Accountability Framework offers an integrated approach to tackle deforestation in supply chains.
PIllars outlined: Three core pillars guide corporate action on deforestation and sourcing.
TRACEABILITY focus: Companies should gain visibility into origins through traceability and monitoring systems.
CASE: Bunge and PepsiCo show progress in 2024 with high traceability and satellite monitoring.
LOCAL IMPACT: Collaboration with smallholders and suppliers aims to improve livelihoods and yields.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS: Initiatives like the Rimba Collective aim to mobilize billions for forest protection.
MULTI-STAKEHOLDER DRIVE: Action requires collaboration among companies, governments, civil society, and communities.
REGULATORY ALIGNMENT: Framework aligns with CDP, SBTi, SBTN, and TNFD for integrated reporting.
CALL TO ACTION: Companies at any stage can join peers in following the Accountability Framework for responsible sourcing.

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