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 Global Value Chains in the agriculture and food and beverage sectors . The second report is on global
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
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
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
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). The seminar addressed environmental challenges and risks such as climate change concerns and pollution at ports.
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
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
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
Focus is on achieving a breakthrough at the Paris Climate Conference while building economic and technical capacity to reduce emissions and mitigate the escalating threat of climate change. Source: APEC News feed
The Asia-Pacific Leaders gathered in Manila for the annual summit should focus their discussions on ways to ensure that more people are part of growth in the region, according to PECC survey of opinion-leaders, results of which were released at a press briefing on November 16th 2015 in Manila, during the APEC Leaders’ Week. According
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