How Do We Navigate Asia-Pacific’s Climate-Cyber Polycrisis?

The author argues that a new polycrisis is emerging at the intersection of climate change and cybersecurity, as extreme weather, natural disasters, and cyberattacks increasingly occur simultaneously and amplify one another. Focusing on Asia and the Pacific, the article shows how climate-driven disruptions to critical infrastructure create openings for cybercrime, particularly during moments of emergency response and recovery. The author calls for integrated planning, joint risk assessments, strengthened digital continuity systems, and coordinated regional financing to address the growing convergence of environmental and technological risks.