How do agricultural trade liberalization, climate variability and change, and governance quality influence food security in ASEAN?

Key Points

• Food security is significantly impacted by climate variability and change, with varying effects across ASEAN nations.
• Key evidence indicates that agricultural trade liberalization can mitigate some adverse effects of climate change on food security.
• The analysis focuses on the interactions between governance quality, agricultural trade, and climate variables in a regional context.
• These findings highlight the need for tailored governance approaches to enhance food security amidst ongoing climate challenges.