South and Southeast Asian countries, find themselves increasingly locked in fossil fuels thanks to Japan, one of the world’s biggest fossil fuel investors, influencing their energy policies.
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Japan's significant investments in fossil fuels are shaping energy policies in South and Southeast Asian nations.
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Its agency MIGA claims to have raised $3.54b in climate finance by de-risking private investments.
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In 2021 alone, exposure to air pollution led to over **3 million deaths** in these regions—a staggering figure that highlights the scale of this crisis.
More pressingly, the burden of air pollution is not shared equally.
- Communities in poorer regions suffer disproportionately.
- Young children and older adults account for the majority of deaths.
- Inequalities in exposure, combined with socioeconomic disparities, exacerbate vulnerability.
Despite its severe health and economic impacts, funding to address this issue remains woefully inadequate. Only **1% of international development funding** is allocated to improving outdoor air quality.
