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Future-ready Growth in APEC: Unlocking New Drivers and Fortifying Resilience
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific.
APEC ensures that goods, services, investment and people move easily across borders. Members facilitate this trade through faster customs procedures at borders; more favorable business climates behind the border; and aligning regulations and standards across the region.
APEC ensures that goods, services, investment and people move easily across borders. Members facilitate this trade through faster customs procedures at borders; more favorable business climates behind the border; and aligning regulations and standards across the region.
APEC has helped drive economic growth and cooperation across the Asia-Pacific by reducing trade barriers, improving the ease of doing business and strengthening connectivity among economies. These efforts have contributed to rising incomes, expanded trade and greater opportunities for businesses and communities across the region.
APEC has helped drive economic growth and cooperation across the Asia-Pacific by reducing trade barriers, improving the ease of doing business and strengthening connectivity among economies. These efforts have contributed to rising incomes, expanded trade and greater opportunities for businesses and communities across the region.
APEC brings together governments, businesses and stakeholders to collaborate on shared priorities. Explore opportunities to participate in events, contribute to initiatives and engage with APEC’s work across the region.
APEC brings together governments, businesses and stakeholders to collaborate on shared priorities. Explore opportunities to participate in events, contribute to initiatives and engage with APEC’s work across the region.

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•November 2024
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The APEC TELCA Best Practice Report offers a detailed analysis of strategies, policies, and initiatives across APEC economies to promote sustainable transitions. It introduces the current status and key challenges in five critical sectors — electricity and heat generation, transport, buildings, industry, and individual actions — and highlights improvements in policies and technologies. The report incorporates expert insights, recommendations, and best practices for adopting low-carbon technologies. It underscores the significance of regional cooperation, policy alignment, and innovation to achieve carbon neutrality. Through case studies, the report showcases member economies’ technological advancements in the five sectors, such as expanding renewable energy, enhancing infrastructure, and fostering behavioral change. It concludes with actionable policy recommendations and the APEC TELCA Principles, guiding the region's journey toward a sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon future, ensuring a Just Transition for all.