By Yutaka Sanada
Regional Senior Vice President, Asia & Oceania at Nissan Motor Corporation
"South East Asia is home to some of the world's most lively cities. But whenever I'm in cities like Jakarta, Bangkok, Hanoi or Manila, I experience severe traffic congestion. Air and noise pollution are raising further concerns about the quality of living. I am sure many of you share these concerns.
"Last February, citizens of Bangkok were warned to stay indoors because the city's air quality had hit dangerous levels. Several schools even decided to close their doors amid complaints of smog and respiratory issues. Luckily, this doesn't happen every day, but as urbanization increases, it will not be the last time either.
"There is definitely growing awareness about urbanization and the issues linked to it like inadequate infrastructure, vehicular congestion and population density. However, some recent statistics on South East Asia are alarming -- urban populations here are expected to rise by another 100 million to 373 million by 2030, according to the Martin Prosperity Institute. Not surprisingly, cities in this region rank in the bottom half of The Economist's annual index of most liveable cities.
Yutaka Sanada
"Of course, all governments and private organizations are setting targets and making progress in cutting greenhouse gas emissions and focusing on sustainable development. While targets and plans are critical to achieve the future we all want, we need to do more and do it with urgency. As an executive in an automobile company, I personally feel the responsibility to provide value to society and hope to realize mobility that makes daily life healthier."
Read the complete post on the Nissan Asia & Oceania newsroom here.
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