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FOCUS AREAS FOR REALIZING
ENHANCED ENERGY SECURITY
  
  ENERGY ACCESS
Working towards universal access to modern energy services can advance inclusive social and economic development.
  RENEWABLE ENERGY
Developing new and renewable energy sources can diversify the energy mix and increase job opportunities.
  ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Adopting efficiency measures can significantly enhance economic competitiveness and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Promoting sustainable energy can minimize environmental impacts and improve the future outlook forthe well-being of our citizens and planet
  ENERGY ECONOMICS
Improving fiscal policy and financing mechanisms can incentivise and strengthen markets for sustainable energy.
  ENERGY TRADE
Promoting trade and investment can optimize the development and utilization of current and emerging energy resources.
  ENERGY CONNECTIVITY
Developing infrastructure and harmonized energy policies can increase regional economic integration and resilience.
 

 

 


About APEF

Energy security is generally recognized as a common goal and an important prerequisite for development. It is also a concept that varies across countries, taking into account different economic, environmental and social aspects. Understanding the need for regional cooperation and the opportunities that arise, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is convening the Asian and Pacific Energy Forum (APEF 2013) in the wider context of sustainable development.

ESCAP Resolution 67/2 on "Promoting regional cooperation for enhanced energy security and the sustainable use of energy in Asia and the Pacific" calls for APEF 2013

 

- to discuss the progress achieved in the region in addressing energy security challenges at the regional, national and household levels, and
- to facilitate continuous dialogue among member States with a view to enhancing energy security and working towards sustainable development.

 

APEF 2013 is the first ministerial conference of its kind to bring together more than 50 member states from the Asia-Pacific region on energy. To prepare, an extensive preparatory process has taken place since mid-2012, building up to the main event in May.

The Russian Federation is hosting APEF in Vladivostok from 27 to 30 May 2013. There will be a Senior Officials Meeting and a Ministerial Session, along with side events. The detailed programme will be added in February.

Participants will include representatives from ESCAP member states and associate members, representatives from the UN-Energy Asia-Pacific network, research institutes and regional organizations, as well as members of civil society and the private sector.