Determining the Impact of Climate Change and Growth Indicators on Undernourishment Prevalence in Selected ASEAN Countries

Abstract

The world remains faced with the problem of food security, complicated by the complex relationship between economic growth indicators and climate change. It is critical to understand as they can develop reliable and appropriate ways of eliminating undernourishment. This study seeks to establish a combined effect of climate change and some economic growth indicator variables on undernourishment in selected Southeast Asian countries. We aim to understand the intricate relations between climate factors and economic signs through detailed scrutiny. The paper uses Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression analysis of panel data from selected ASEAN countries (i.e., Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand) to explore the relationships between precipitation, temperature, Gross Domestic Product, and Gross National Income. These findings will provide a basis for policy recommendations focusing on environmental sustainability and ASEAN cross-border cooperation.