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APEC Report on Integrating Coastal Blue Carbon Ecosystems into Climate Policies
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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•December 2024
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The report focuses on the development of sustainable and low-carbon cities within APEC economies. It highlights the importance of innovative measures and technologies in urban development, particularly in sectors like infrastructure, transportation, digital services, and renewable energy. The key points include the use of digital technologies such as Blockchain, Big Data, IoT, and AI to prioritize efforts and resources, facilitate decision-making, and track progress. The report emphasizes the need for policies and regulations based on nature, ecosystems, and biodiversity protection. It also underscores the importance of public-private collaboration and strategic partnerships between large and small enterprises. The outcomes of the project include the successful implementation of sustainable city initiatives, the promotion of inclusive development, and the enhancement of urban resilience. The report concludes with policy recommendations to ensure the success of sustainable city initiatives across APEC economies.