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APEC Embarks on Global Lighting Challenge

Energy officials from the 21 APEC member economies have endorsed a new global target for deploying 10 billion high-efficiency lighting products, intent on boosting trade and green growth in the world’s most populous region. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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April 8, 2016
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NZ Herald article on NZPECC studies on Global Value Chains and Global Value Networks

The following article by Denis NcNamara, Chair of NZPECC and John Ballingall, Deputy CE of NZIER, on outcomes of studies on Global Value Chains and  Global Value Networks was published in the NZ Herald on 22 February 2016. The insights... Continue reading
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February 22, 2016
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Global Value Chains and Global Value Networks Studies

The Chair of NZPECC, Denis McNamara, released a media statement   on  two studies on Global Value Chains and Global Value Networks. These studies were undertaken by the NZIER on NZPECC’s behalf. The first report is a summary of... Continue reading
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February 16, 2016
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APEC Seizes Reform Opportunity to Cut Emissions

Low oil prices have created an opening for fossil fuel subsidy reform needed to reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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February 15, 2016
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APEC Opens Food Security Innovator Search Amid Climate Concerns

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education under the theme Technologies for Food Security. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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February 11, 2016
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APEC Cuts Environmental Goods Tariffs

The reduction of tariffs on an APEC list of 54 environmentally friendly goods will boost trade while promoting clean, efficient energy use and lower carbon emissions in the reigon. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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January 28, 2016
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Managing the Blue Economy Seminar 2 | Busan, Korea | April 4-6, 2016

Following up from the inaugural seminar on Managing the Blue Economy international project held in Papeete, French Polynesia, the second seminar focusing on ports and sustainability was held in Busan, Korea in partnership with the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI).... Continue reading
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January 18, 2016
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Gates Opened for Asia Region Funds Passport

The pilot initiative will make it easier for financial services professionals to sell investment products to retail customers across borders, and promote job creation and growth. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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January 18, 2016
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APEC Names Asia-Pacific’s Top Energy Smart Innovations

Successfully adopted technologies and approaches for promoting clean and efficient energy use were evaluated in conjunction with a multi-year APEC Energy Smart Communities Initiative. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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December 21, 2015
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APEC Pursues Quality Growth and Human Development

Senior Officials meeting in Lima have set APEC’s agenda priorities to be taken forward by member economies during Peru’s year as Chair in 2016. Source: APEC News feed Continue reading
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December 11, 2015