Climate Change, Connectivity, and Resilience: Toward Green Regional Development

Abstract

Climate change poses complex challenges to sustainable regional development, particularly in the Global South, where environmental degradation, resource scarcity, and social vulnerability converge. This paper explores the interconnections between climate resilience, connectivity infrastructure, and green economic transformation in the context of regional development. It examines how integrating climate-adaptive infrastructure, renewable energy systems, and eco-regional policies can enhance sustainability, improve livelihoods, and promote inclusive growth. Using insights from South and Central Asia, the study emphasizes the importance of cross-border cooperation, digital connectivity, and policy harmonization to build adaptive capacities against environmental and economic shocks. The findings highlight that resilience must be embedded in planning frameworks through participatory governance, green investment, and technology-driven environmental monitoring.