In our conversation with Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Executive Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, we explore what uncertainty means for everyday people in the Asia-Pacific.

From cross-border challenges to regional coordination, she explains why the future isn’t about eliminating uncertainty, but about building systems that are more resilient, better coordinated, and constantly learning.

If certainty is no longer guaranteed, what kind of system would make you feel secure?