Environmental Goods and Services

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1 2015/SOM1/MAG/016 Agenda Item: 11-i Environmental Goods and Services Purpose: Information Submitted by: APEC Secretariat 48 th Market Access Group Meeting Clark, Philippines 1 February 2015

2 APEC Environmental Goods and Services Program In Sydney in 2007 APEC Leaders committed, through wide-ranging and ambitious actions, as set out in the Sydney Action Agenda, to ensuring the energy needs of the economies whilst addressing the issue of environmental quality and contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Leaders also affirmed that An open global trade and investment system is central to our clean development objectives and market opening in the World Trade Organization (WTO) would advance our climate and energy security goals. and recognized that Joint research, development, deployment and transfer of low and zero emission technologies will be crucial in our shared efforts to address climate change. 2. The 2007 Leader s Action Agenda included co-operative actions and initiatives designed to achieve an objective of supporting economic growth and development of the Asia Pacific region and to further contribute to the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions. 3. The Committee on Trade and Investment (CTI) has worked since then to address Leaders instructions, including by developing an EGS work program as a contribution to APEC s broader objective of promoting sustainable economic growth in the region. Central to the CTI s work in this area is the recognition that an open global trade and investment system is necessary for the dissemination and increased utilization of EGS, and that this would be part of APEC s contribution to global development, economic, and environment objectives. 4. The APEC EGS Programme Framework was endorsed by Ministers at the 2008 AMM. The objectives of the Framework are to support the development of the EGS sector in APEC and to provide a coherent setting for the work under way in various APEC bodies. The Framework has four components: (a) research and development, (b) supply, (c) trade and (d) demand. The full description of the four framework components is as follows: a. Research and development: For both goods and services, this refers to developing new and better EGS through innovation and R&D which address not only trade in EGS but also environment and development (i.e. rural development, job creation and applied technology). APEC economies can share ideas and best practices on innovation and R&D programmes that spur the development of EGS. b. Supply: For goods, this includes the incorporation of cleaner, more resource and energy efficient technologies. For services, this includes the training of skilled personnel. Both entail a need for more focus and investment in the EGS industry. APEC economies can explore ways to facilitate investment in EGS and share best practices in developing the EGS industry sector. c. Trade: This component aims to improve trade in EGS through trade facilitation and trade liberalisation. For the former, APEC MAG (Market Access Group)/GOS (Group on Services) have been developing projects that facilitate trade in EGS. For trade liberalisation, this component adheres to the Doha Para 31(iii) mandate. Recognising that the negotiations will be done in the WTO, APEC MAG/GOS can come up with ways to support the negotiations in the WTO. d. : An increase in demand will create incentive for the market to increase R&D and investment in EGS. APEC economies can look into sharing best practices in public education on EGS and pro-egs consumer policies, such as measuring and showing the impact of EGS on the environment. 5. In July 2009 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) welcomed the progress made so far in the development of an APEC work program for EGS (environmental goods and services) as set out in the EGS Framework. They instructed officials to finalise the work program for consideration by the 2009 APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM). 6. Consequently, CTI tasked the Market Access Group (MAG) to conduct a Mapping Exercise, which identified the work streams relevant to the EGS Framework currently underway across APEC fora and sub-fora. The Mapping Matrix is appended here as Annex 1. It includes activities and projects initiated or under way in To allow for improved oversight by APEC economies of the myriad of initiatives underway in APEC in this area, and to identify areas of potential collaboration, the 1

3 Mapping Matrix will be updated regularly by the APEC Secretariat. Keeping the Mapping Matrix up-to-date will also help us to prevent duplication of resources across APEC fora and sub-fora. 7. Based on the results of the mapping exercise, APEC members agreed to take the following actions in order to support sustainable economic growth in the region, advance APEC s work to increase utilization of EGS, reduce barriers to trade and investment in EGS and enhance the capabilities of members to develop their EGS sectors: Launch and continue to contribute to the Environmental Goods and Services Information Exchange (EGSIE), a Web site that will serve as a foundation for future work on EGS in APEC, and will promote greater transparency, information-sharing, collaboration, and dissemination of EGS in the APEC region and globally. Identify a package of follow-up actions that would enable economies to enhance their sustainable economic development and contribute to the growth of the APEC region. Three key aspects of this would be an identification of: (1) goods and services for which, via increased utilization, an economy would be able to contribute towards climate change mitigation as well as sustainable economic development; (2) concrete steps to facilitate the diffusion of climate friendly and other EGS technologies so as to increase the capabilities of economies to maintain sustainable growth; and (3) capacity-building activities to help ensure that APEC economies, especially developing economies, are able to cultivate and further develop their EGS sectors and meet their sustainable growth goals, including identifying areas of technology transfer of interest to economies and initiating a series of case studies so as to better understand the needs of developing economies in this area. Promote greater dissemination and utilization of EGS by raising awareness of the differing economic conditions and resultant needs of economies; undertaking work to address non-tariff barriers and enhance market drivers to environmental goods through close cooperation among relevant fora, such as local content requirements; explore greater harmonization and convergence of standards, particularly in the area of energy efficiency; facilitate investment in the EGS sector; and Improve understanding and market access for environmental services and services relevant to climate change mitigation. 2

4 05 January 2015 APEC EGS Projects Mapping** At MRT 2009, Ministers agreed that APEC could make an important contribution to the success of the Copenhagen Conference by exploring ways to reduce barriers to trade and investment in environmental goods and services (EGS), in particular those goods and services that contribute to the success of our climate change efforts. Ministers also instructed officials to finalize the EGS work programme for consideration by AMM The matrix below is a list of EGS projects which are being developed by APEC fora and help make EGS more available in the APEC region. The matrix presupposes that there is no definition of EGS. The categories utilised in this matrix are intended as broad examples only. It will be provided by MAG to CTI Chair for consideration in drafting up an EGS work programme. APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component NEW PROPOSALS / ON GOING PROJECTS 1. GOS Environmental Services, Liberalisation A two day Environmental Services shop entitled Environmental Services in the 21 st Century: Challenges and Opportunities will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in March Among on the agenda include discussion on the relevance of environmental services regionally and how the 21 st century has shaped the architecture and breadth/characterisation of the industry. Malaysia Trade Liberalisation Trade Environmental Services in the 21 st Century: Challenges and Opportunities was successfully held in Kuala Lumpur on the 14 and 15 October Currently awaiting draft report for the outcome of the shop. Project has been extended to 30 June (CTI 16/2012) * Some broad categories of EGS, which the project could help increase the use of, include: (i) environmentally friendly technology goods and services (technology); (ii) energy efficiency goods and services (energy efficiency); (iii) environmental goods and services necessary or desirable for climate change mitigation and adaption (climate change); (iv) clean air; (v) clean water and (vi) others (eg renewable energy, waste water management, environmental monitoring, analysis and assessment equipment). The EGS Programme framework endorsed by Ministers in 2008 uses the basic value chain of EGS as a framework to holistically address all aspects of EGS. Four components set out by the framework are: R&D, Supply, Trade and. ** This revised matrix is as of 15 January Changes made since the 15 July 2014 version are marked in blue text. 3

5 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component the challenges and opportunities in developing, promoting and liberalising the environmental services sector, particularly in developing economies; environmental services sub sectors which could benefit developing economies; develop a set of good policy and regulatory best practices in environmental services; and way forward for the development of environmental services. 2. CTI Public Private Partnership (PPP) on EGS CTI discussed and agreed to a proposal on Public Private Partnership (PPP) on EGS that would provide a platform for industry representatives and government officials to carry out dialogue on issues related to EGS trade and investment with a view to increasing understanding, experiencesharing, facilitating trade and investment and preventing trade frictions. China General Information Sharing The first PPP dialogue on EGS is being planned for 2014 in China to provide interested stakeholders (business, academic, non governmental and government representatives) with the opportunities to discuss key emerging issues that are impacting the predictability and stability of EGS markets in APEC economies. 4

6 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component Environmental Goods and Canada, (i)technology, R&D; Supply; Services Information Exchange New (ii) energy Trade; (EGSIE) Zealand, US efficiency 3. Market Access Group (MAG) To provide public and private stakeholders in APEC economies with a means to access and share the latest information, studies, projects and commitments on EGS (iii) climate change, (iv) clean air, (v) clean water (vi) others On going. Formally launched in November MAG Updating EGSIE website information There is a proposal to improve the EGSIE website information on current regulations related to the environmental goods and services sector. United States (vi) others On going. 5. MAG Facilitating Trade in Remanufactured Products (Transparency) 6. EWG APEC Low Carbon Model Town Capacity Building Development (LCMT CBD) To take steps to facilitate trade in remanufactured goods by making existing and future tariff and non tariff measures applied to goods that are not newlymanufactured publicly available, electronically, in their domestic languages, and where possible, in English. To share the experiences and knowledge on the best practices of efficient and effective activities to promote Low Carbon Model Town in the APEC member economies; To enhance APEC economies understanding of how to handle the LCMT concept as useful tools in their urbanism process, especially at the district, town and United States Japan China and (i)technology, (ii)energy efficiency (i)technology, (ii)energy efficiency, (iii)climate change, (iv)clean air, (v)clean water (vi) others Supply; Trade; R&D, Supply, Information on all existing tariff and nontariff measures applied to good that are not newly manufactured have been compiled and uploaded on the MAG webpage. The compilation will be continuously updated. On going. shop held in September (EWG 05/2013A) 5

7 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component city level and provide concrete evidence to support policies reform; 7. EWG APEC Smart DC Community Power Opportunity Assessment To create a framework to promote the voluntary implementation on how to revise the local action plans regularly based on the LCMT concept, as well as the advice to overcome the impediments in the current local plan. To support a research which identifies the current DC community power landscape and opportunities in the APEC region and a workshop which will be targeted at both the presentation of best practices and the definition of the next steps forward in the development of an overall roadmap for smart DC community power systems development in the APEC region. Thailand (i)technology, (ii)energy efficiency, (iii)climate change, R&D, Supply On going.shop held in Chiang mai on Nov 14 (EWG 06/2013A) 8. 6

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11 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component 12. EWG APEC Expert shops on Organize Expert shops in China USA R&D, Supply Carbon Capture and Storage for and a workshop/field study in Enhanced Oil Recovery (CCUS Saskatchewan to disseminate up todate EOR) information on CCUS EOR. Promote and Accelerate Knowledge Transfer Identify near term CCUS EOR demonstration opportunities in China and discuss project economics. Share the experiences of integrating large scale, full flue gas post combustion capture (PCC) with an retrofitted power plant and enhance the understanding. Identify a potential framework or approach to access existing knowledge assets. Build Connections and Enabling Frameworks (i) environmentally friendly technology goods and services (technology); (iii) environmental goods and services necessary or desirable for climate change mitigation and adaption (climate change); (iv) clean air. On going. shop held on Nov 14 (EWG 15/2013A) 10

12 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component 13. EWG APEC Photovoltaic China Supply, Trade Communication and and Cooperation Platform (PVCCP) To establish a PV System Life cycling Risk Management Scheme, to identify and control potential risks of different period including planning, design, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, etc. To develop and recommend Tool Kits to carry out risk analysis, mainly focus on three stages: design, construction and maintenance. The project overseer will be responsible to establish and provide a specific website based platform for promotion and application of the PV risk management scheme and tool kits. This platform can facilitate communications among APEC secretariat, working group, policy makers, project developers, manufacturers, bankers and insurers, etc in the PV sector, and to accumulate different stakeholders evaluation outcomes and to provide content and tool support concerning PV to the Knowledge Sharing Platform of Smart Communities Initiative (ESCI KSP). (i) environmentally friendly technology goods and services (technology); (ii) energy efficiency goods and services (energy efficiency); (iii) environmental goods and services necessary or desirable for climate change mitigation and adaption (climate change); (vi) renewable energy On going. 16/2013A) (EWG 11

13 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component 14. EWG APEC Expert shop on USA Innovative Systemic Approaches to Enhancing Coal Fired Power Generation Efficiency Develop training materials, organize and hold a 3 day workshop to share the most recent technological experience in coalfired power generation efficiency enhancement and in ensuring a safer and more secure power grid in the event of emergency supply disruptions. (i) environmentally friendly technology goods and services (technology); (ii) energy efficiency goods and services (energy efficiency); (iii) environmental goods and services necessary or desirable for climate change mitigation and adaption (climate change); (iv) clean air; R&D, Supply On going. Contract awarded.(ewg 19/2013A) 12

14 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component 15. EWG Capacity Building for Installers USA Supply and System Designers for Solar PV Rooftop Installations The long term objective of this project is to increase the performance/output of solar PV rooftop systems and facilitate connection to the grid for rooftop solar PV systems, as a means to support APEC economies efforts in increasing the share of electricity from renewable energy sources. The project will in addition increase the reliability and safety of solar PV rooftop systems. (i) environmentally friendly technology goods and services (technology); (ii) energy efficiency goods and services (energy efficiency); (iii) environmental goods and services necessary or desirable for climate change mitigation and adaption (climate change); (vi) renewable energy On going. shop held on 11 Nov 14.(EWG 22/2013A) 13

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16 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component 17. EWG District Systems China R&D, Supply, Development Roadmap Study in APEC Economies The project intends to reconcile experiences and techniques in DES division, and provide a platform for better communication between APEC economies. In detail, the objectives of this project are to: a) Provide surveys and in depth examinations of a number of case studies of the development and implementation of District Systems (DES) in selected APEC member economies; b) Develop practice guidelines that will assist urban planners and other stakeholders of APEC economies, especially of developing economies, in their decision making and planning protocols of using DES in different development scales. In addition, the guidelines shall raise problems like barriers and limitations of DES in certain regions, as well as strategies to solve these problems. c) Discuss the extent of embedding renewable energy in DES, including the successful cases and potentials. (i) environmentally friendly technology goods and services (technology); (ii) energy efficiency goods and services (energy efficiency); (iii) environmental goods and services necessary or desirable for climate change mitigation and adaption (climate change); On going. shop held on 31 Oct 14. (EWG 24/2013A) 15

17 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component 18. EWG APEC Public Private Dialogue Viet Nam Supply on Addressing Impediments in Financing Renewable This project aims at holding an APEC Public Private Dialogue on Addressing Impediments in Financing Renewable. The Dialogue is scheduled to take place in Viet Nam in the 1st quarter of The key objectives of the proposed project are to: Exchange information on impediments in financing renewabl energy in APEC economies; Develop recommendations as a reference tool for APEC economies tackle the above mentioned impediments; Continue the good cooperation and coordination among attendants wh participated in the APEC Dialogue o Best Practices on Financing Renewable in June (iii) environmental goods and services necessary or desirable for climate change mitigation and adaption (climate change) (vi) Renewable Not yet started(ewg02/2014a) 16

18 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component 19. EWG APEC Photovoltaic System Best 1) To carry out comparative study of China (i) R&D, Supply Not yet Started Practices and Latest different PV system practices, including environmentally (EWG03/2014A) Development Comparative most popular large scale PV system, high friendly Study concentrated PV system (HCPV), low technology concentrated PV system (LCPV), PV goods and system with optimizer or micro inverter, services etc. (technology); 2) To recommend best practices in (iii) different APEC member economies to environmental increase safety and efficiency, and reduce goods and cost. Those practices include but not services limited to solar resources evaluation, necessary or system design, module and main desirable for equipment selection, manufacturing climate change supervision, construction management, mitigation and complete check, performance ratio adaption evaluation, maintenance, recycling, (climate financing and insurance, etc. change); (vi) 3) To prepare a written report and host a Renewable workshop in China during APEC China year

19 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component 20. EWG Technical Reference on China R&D, Supply, Harmonization of Trade, Efficiency Test Methods of Refrigerators Toward the New IEC among APEC Region (i) Identify commonalities and differences between the new IEC standard and energy efficiency testing standards for refrigerators currently used in APEC economies (through studies, testing, and reports production); (ii) Determine pathways for the harmonization of energy efficiency testing methods of APEC economies and the new IEC for refrigerators (through stakeholders consultation and direct participation in a technical working group); (iii) Build capacities and awareness of APEC region s stakeholders and synergize their efforts related to the harmonization of testing standards for refrigerators (through the production of tailored training curricula and organization of training workshop). (i) environmentally friendly technology goods and services (technology); (ii) energy efficiency goods and services (energy efficiency); (iii) environmental goods and services necessary or desirable for climate change mitigation and adaption (climate change) On going. Contract awarded (EWG04/2014A) 18

20 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component 21. EWG Review of the Design and New Zealand (ii) energy Effectiveness of Vehicle Fuel efficiency goods Efficiency Labelling and and services (energy Consumer Information efficiency) Schemes This project will review existing light vehicle fuel economy labelling schemes (and associated information campaigns to increase consumer awareness and influence of the label) to identify the most effective features of the various labels and also the most effective channels and strategies to provide the car buying market with fuel efficiency information. The project will generate lessons learnt from these schemes to be used for the implementation of labelling schemes for those economies (especially developing economies) that wish to implement a (or improve their) programme. Trade, On going. Contract Awarded. (EWG05/2014A) 19

21 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component 22. EWG Realization of APEC Low Thailand Carbon Model Town through Smart Grid Development (LCMT SGD) The focus of this project is to evaluate not only the technical feasibility, but also the economic and regulatory viability of implementing Smart Grid in APEC Low Carbon Model Towns and developing economies. The potential issues and strategies towards Smart Grid introduction will be identified by studying the technical requirements of demandside and supply side components, financial analysis, and regulatory planning activities prior to commercialization. This 12 month project will examine Smart Grid deployment in Samui Island, Thailand which was selected as APEC Low Carbon Model Town Phase 2, as a case study. (i) environmentally friendly technology goods and services (technology); (ii) energy efficiency goods and services (energy efficiency); (iii) environmental goods and services necessary or desirable for climate change mitigation and adaption (climate change) R&D, Supply Not yet started. (EWG07/2014A) 23. Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation (PPSTI) Cooperative Study on Efficient Renewable Resources Integration and Distribution Technologies for Smart Grid Construction To analyze technologies on integration of renewable energy sources into smarter grid and give advice to stakeholders when the technologies are applied in practical projects; China Renewable, Smart grid, to reduce energy waste. R&D, sharing Info On going. (IST 01/2011A) Experiences of applying the technologies on renewable energies integration in the grid network will be shared among APEC economies. APEC developing economies will take the opportunity to enhance their capacity in the area. 20

22 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component To facilitate the reduction of energy wastage by encouraging projects with recommended technologies in this project to help achieve a low carbon society and safeguard the quality of life through sustainable growth. 24. Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation (PPSTI) Develop the ecoenvironmental impact assessment estimating tool (Self funded project) To develop the prototype technology of design for electronic waste recycling to reduce carbon foot print and to reach the optimum use of resources. Chinese Taipei (i)technology; environment R&D On going. This project is the joint project with International Electronic Manufacturing Initiative (INEMI). The benefit of this project will facilitate the product eco design for a better environment and resource conservation. 25. Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation (PPSTI) APEC Smart City Industrial Tec Cooperation Forum The project will create a framework for cooperation amongst APEC economies smart technology industry. It will ensure participants will be able to obtain the latest knowledge in the smart technology industry. Furthermore, this project will share experiences from research institutions and enterprises to enhance peoples understanding of smart technologies and smart cities. China Smart Technology to fight Climate Change. R&D Infosharing On going. (IST 02/2012A) 26. Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation (PPSTI) Low Carbon Intelligent Operations for Textile Industry in APEC Economics A unique avenue to share most recent advances on carbon footprint analytical and measurement methods. Chinese Taipei Low carbon technologies. Info sharing Info R&D sharing On going. (IST 03/2012A) 21

23 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component Discuss, identify, and promote low carbon material processing procedures for the textile manufacturer in APEC economics. Enhance the flow of information among APEC member economics regarding low carbon material processing procedures. 27. SCSC Trade Facilitation Task Force (TFTF) 28. TPTWG (joint with EWG) Transport, and Environmental Benefits of Intermodal Freight Strategies 29. TPTWG, Transport and Environmental Benefits of Transit Oriented Development 30. SCSC The Role of Standards and Conformity Assessment Measures in Enhancing the To exchange views and information on the nexus between the trade and technical aspects of product related environmental standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures. To help APEC economies to shift freight transport from energy intensive to energyeconomising transport modes, including use of alternative fuels, with particular findings on capacity building in intermodal transport for developing economies which are planning major infrastructure expansion. Benefits of intermodal freight transport would be evaluated in terms of reduced oil imports, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and reduced transit times for freight shipments. To identify baselines for the expansion of transit oriented development in terms of reduced oil imports reduced greenhouse gas emissions and reduced travel times in the APEC member economies. Encourage consistent, transparent, and appropriate green building standards 22 Korea, US US US USA (i)technology, (ii)energy efficiency, (iii)climate change, (iv)clean air, (v)clean water Technology efficiency Reduced emissions Technology efficiency Reduced emissions ii)energy efficiency Supply; Trade; R&D Supply Trade R&D Supply Trade On going. Established in The most recent TFTF was held in September 2010 in Sendai. On going. (TPT 01/2010A) On going. (TPT 04/2010) On going. (M CTI 02 12A)

24 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component Performance and related measures, thus avoid creating (iii)climate Efficiency of the Commercial unnecessary obstacles to trade; change Building Sector Identify best practices in standards and code development, and testing and rating of building products, which would be particularly beneficial to APEC members that are now considering policies and initiatives to facilitate green building, and would result in a cleaner, more energy efficient commercial building sector; Build communications among the many stakeholders that play a role in greening the commercial building sector in the Asia Pacific region to advance collaboration and improve the effectiveness of building standards/code implementation. Two workshops were held in ) The shop on Sharing Experiences in the Design and Implementation of Green Building Codes held on 5 7 March 2013 in Lima, Peru. 2) the shop on How Building Information Modelling Standards Can Improve Building Performance on June 2013 in Medan, Indonesia. Another two workshops were held in ) The shop on Utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) to Increase Building Performance held on 7 8 August 2014 in Beijing, China. 2) The shop on Utilizing Green Building Codes to Increase Building Performance was held on October 2014 in New Orleans, United States. 23

25 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component In addition, a BIM Quick Start Guide was published on the APEC web site in February The Guide has received more than 1000 hits on the APEC web site. 31. SCSC Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) Readiness Project in Management System, ISO shop for internal auditors to align with ISO This will enable participants to understand the relevant standards and implement harmonized best practices for EnMS in the Asia Pacific region. shop for certification body management staff or auditors within APEC economies. This will enable participants to understand ISO and implement harmonized best practices for EnMS in the Asia Pacific region. Japan (ii)energy efficiency Supply; Trade There are two deliverables under development from 2014 activities: a BIM Metrics Guide which is scheduled for completion in May 2015, and a Green Codes Infrastructure Guide that will be completed in early 2015 On going. (CTI 25 13A) Two workshops were held as planned in 2014: 1) Beijing, Aug; 2) Jakarta, Sep; Another two workshops are postponed to 2015: 3) Ho Chi Minh City, Mar; and 4) Bangkok, by first half of the year. shop for accreditation body assessors within APEC economies. This will enable 24

26 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component participants to understand ISO and enhance the capability of accreditation bodies to support APEC and PAC efforts in the area. 32. SCSC Aligning Efficiency Regulations for ICT Products Implementing a Strategic Approach shop for peer evaluators will be held for PAC member accreditation bodies within APEC economies. This will enable APEC economies to achieve the objectives of the proposed PAC MLA for EnMS to improve energy efficiencies with technically equivalence. To prevent unnecessary market access barriers for ICT products, increase the availability and use of innovative, energy efficient products in markets worldwide and assist APEC economies with national energy policy objectives. Steps to achieve this objective include 1) APEC participating economy reviews of technical standards, conformity assessment programs and methods for establishing minimum energy performance standards to evaluate efficacy, identify potential barriers, and facilitate better alignment and increased trade, 2) inaugural meeting and workshop of the ICT Global Efficiency Convergence Forum on the margins of SOM III to provide an opportunity for information sharing and cooperation amongst APEC economies as they implement agreed upon product testing, conformity assessment and international approval methods. United States (ii)energy efficiency Supply; Trade On going. (CTI 25 13A) CTI 27 13A) ICT Global and Efficiency Convergence shop and Forum was held on 7 8 Aug 2014 in Beijing. A follow up meeting was held in October 2014 in conjunction with the Experts Group on Efficiency and Conservation (EGEE&C) to define implementation next steps for the pilots outlined and budgeted in the project proposal. The participanting economies determined 25

27 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component 33. SCSC Harmonising Standards and Enhancing Technical Capacity in Measurement and Verification of Savings of Projects or Organisations To advance the ongoing public private dialogue among APEC economies regarding ways to align ICT product energy efficiency requirements through the development and use of global standards and more trade friendly conformity assessment procedures. Steps to achieve this objective will include use of teleconference services and one in person workshop where participants will come from government, industry, academia, and other stakeholder groups. To implement specific strategies with economies support to accomplish this alignment. To achieve this objective, APEC economies will identify priority products, such as PCs, servers, network standby and printers, and testing methods proposing solutions to any identified barriers and potential capacity building requirements for developing economies. TTo share experiences of harmonizing M&V methodologies for increasing the reliability of energy savings of projects or organizations to promote investment in energy efficiency and contribute to a reduction in energy intensity. 26 China (ii)energy efficiency Supply; Trade that there was insufficient time to complete the remaining project deliverables this year, and instead recommended that the pilot be executed during the first six months of Participating economies will also assess the IECEE E3 conformity assessment program against their national policies. The SCSC is asked to complete the pilot and recommend any necessary modifications to the Test Report Form (TRF). The EGEE&C will then recommend use of IEC and the IECEE E3 program by all APEC economies. With that, this project is extended for another 12 months to complete the remaining deliverables New proposal. (CTI 13 14A) A two day workshop is planned for Feb 2015 in China.

28 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component To improve the capacity to use international M&V standards through exchanging expertise between developed economies and developing economies. 34. CD (Chemical Dialogue) Regulatory shop Cooperation To enhance understanding of importance of M&V for ensuring credible energy performance improvement of systems or organizations through the public private dialogue. The purpose of the CD Regulatory Cooperation shop is to advance the implementation of the 2008 Principles for Best Practice Chemical Regulation and to contribute to APEC s ongoing efforts to promote regulatory cooperation. The workshop will be structured around these Best Practice Principles and will discuss examples and experiences from across APEC economies and outside experts related to their implementation. The workshop will aim to generate a usable outcome document providing economies with tangible guidance to incorporate when implementing the best practices identified and discussed in chemicals regulations and for enhancing regulatory cooperation. US Technology; Capacity building; Knowledge sharing R&D; Supply; Trade; On going 27

29 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component 35. IEG Case Studies on the Best To undertake five case studies in selected China (i)technology, Supply; Trade Practice of Sustainable APEC economies to explore good practices (vi)others Investment in APEC Region in terms of sustainable investments and raise understanding on various aspects of sustainable investment, including, the role and forms of legislations and regulations of investment in investor economies and host economies regarding environmental, labour, and other social risk management, how stakeholders (host economy, investors, NGOs, local communities, etc.) react to environmental and social risk of investment. On going. (CTI 18 13T) A workshop is planned for 9 Feb 2015 in Beijing. To conduct an information sharing seminar at the conclusion of the research element to increase awareness and share lessons of sustainable investment in the Asia Pacific Region. These information shall be practical and pragmatic, and will cover the government's laws and regulations; the corporate strategies, such as how to strengthen corporate social responsibility and governance through consideration of internationally recognized frameworks, business reality and challenges which companies are facing, how to reduce investment risk by controlling the environmental, social and other risks (and responses to those risks), and how to strengthen corporate social responsibility and governance through exchanging international and individual economies practices and standards. 28

30 05 January 2015 APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories * Program Component To strengthen the capacity of the host economies to enhance local environmental governance; promote internationally recognized practices and promote broad based economic growth and social advancement. -- // -- 29

31 APEC EGS Projects Mapping APEC Forum Description of Initiative Objectives Proponents Categories Program COMPLETED PROJECTS: 36. SOM The First APEC Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Forestry To assess existing efforts and explore further opportunities to enhance work on achieving the aspirational goal of increasing forest cover in the region by at least 20 million hectares of all types of forests by 2020, which was adopted by Leaders Declaration in 2007, and also, to scale up commitments to promote sustainable forest management and rehabilitation and address forest related issues to contribute to the green growth agenda of APEC. China (iii) climate change R&D, Supply The meeting was held on September 5 8, 2011 in Beijing, China. 37. CTI (Committee on Trade and Investment) Study on Good Regulatory Practices for Goods and Services Necessary or Desirable for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption To assist Member Economies to adopt trade facilitating regulatory measures for goods and services necessary or desirable for climate change mitigation and adaption. Singapore (iii) climate change Supply; Trade PSU completed the study in October 2009 and delivered it to CTI for consideration. 38. CTI Survey on the current status of applying trade related To help members, especially developing members, to build capacity to implement Viet Nam (vi) others Supply; Trade Questionnaire circulated and seminar was held in Some broad categories of EGS, which the project could help increase the use of, include: (i) environmentally friendly technology goods and services (technology); (ii) energy efficiency goods and services (energy efficiency); (iii) environmental goods and services necessary or desirable for climate change mitigation and adaption (climate change); (iv) clean air; (v) clean water and (vi) others (eg renewable energy, waster water management, environmental monitoring, analysis and assessment equipment). The EGS Programme framework endorsed by Ministers in 2008 uses the basic value chain of EGS as a framework to holistically address all aspects of EGS. Four components set out by the framework are: R&D, Supply, Trade and. 30

32 environmental (TREMs) standards trade related environmental standards by best practices and experience sharing. Viet Nam in December 2009 (CTI29/2009T). 39. CTI Seminar on Dissemination of Environmental Technologies Aims to increase, through knowledge, information and experience sharing, the understanding and awareness on issues related to the dissemination of environmental technologies; share best practices in promoting the application and dissemination of environmental technologies through various vehicles including trade and investment; and advance EGS Programme and explore possible next steps APEC can take in this area China (i)technology Supply; Trade; Seminar held on 11 May 2012 at Big Sky, Montana 40. CTI Trade Policy Dialogue on Environmental Goods Non Tariff Measures, 41. CTI Green Public Procurement (GPP) in the Asia Pacific Region: Challenges and Opportunities for Green Growth and Trade To have an informal discussion among APEC officials, private sector representatives, and other experts aimed developing a better understanding of NTMs impacting environmental goods (EGs) trade, and discussing options for how APEC might address EGs NTMs in its work. The project aimed to: Promote future collaboration and exchange of information between developed and developing APEC economies about the implementation of green public procurement. Foster Capacity Building Exchange good practices on promoting the trade of environmental goods and services, which are 31 United States Trade Chile (iv) others Supply, Trade; Seminar held on 12 May 2012, Big Sky, Montana. Study commenced in 2012 and results were presented at the shop held on 31 January 1 February 2013 in Jakarta. The workshop serves as stating point to encourage cooperation and exchange of information between APEC economies to

33 necessary for the implementation of green public procurement improve capacity building and foster good practices to develop GPP promoting green growth and trade in EGS. Final report of study can be found on APEC website. (CTI 39/2011A) 42. CTI / MAG / GOS Environmental Goods and Services Case Studies To identify the key EGS policies, market drivers, and challenges associated with promoting trade and investment in EGS in the selected APEC economies markets, provide a more comprehensive picture of the economies domestic marketplaces, and suggest ideas on how to achieve greater green growth. Final case studies will be made available on EGS Information Exchange (EGSIE). United States, New Zealand, Australia (i)technology, (ii)energy efficiency, (iii)climate change, (iv)clean air, (v)clean water (vi) others R&D; Supply; Trade; Case studies on Malaysia, and Mexico s EGS markets completed and presented to CTI in San Francisco. Case studies on Viet Nam and Chile were completed and comprehensive presentation on all four case studies provided in Moscow, to MAG MAG Proposed shop on Managing Trade in Remanufactured Goods at the Border To share best practices regarding treatment of remanufactured products for customs, safety, and import policy purposes, and discuss issues associated with ensuring safety of these goods. United States, Canada, Japan and Singapore (i)technology, (ii) energy efficiency Trade shop was held in at SOM3 in San Francisco in September Completion report has been submitted. (CTI19/2011T) 44. MAG (Market Group) Access shop on Trade and Environment To facilitate the sharing of ideas, information and experiences between participants to provide APEC policy makers with tools to develop effective environmental regulations and to develop policies and regulations that do not distort Australia, Indonesia (i)technology, (iii)climate change Trade; Held on May 2009, Jakarta, Indonesia (self funded) 32

34 trade in environmental technologies, goods and services. 45. MAG shop on Environmental Goods and Services To enhance understanding of i) role and relevance of developing economies to disseminating environmental goods; ii) role and relevance of technologies to achieving enhanced energy conservation and efficiency; and iii) ideas of establishment of a common platform to eliminate/moderate existing obstacles. Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore (i)technology (iii)energy efficiency, (iii) climate change Supply; Trade; Held on 28 July 2009, Singapore (CTI/32/2009T) 46. MAG shop on Remanufacturing To raise awareness about business practice of remanufacturing and to enhance understanding of APEC Economies respective remanufacturing capabilities and regimes impacting trade in remanufactured goods. US (vi) others Trade shop held on 21 February 2009, Singapore. Questionnaire submitted by US at MAG3, 2009, and answers circulated by some economies at MAG1, Survey result reported at MAG MAG shop on Remanufactured Goods 48. GOS (Group on Services) Survey on APEC Trade Liberalisation in Environmental Services To increase awareness on the existence, potential and advantages of the remanufactured goods sector; to enhance understanding on the scope of remanufactured goods; and to share best practices on the treatment of remanufactured good. To share information of trade liberalization trends in environmental services for APEC economies. In the long run, it could also be regarded as a positive response to meeting the challenges of the climate change. 33 Malaysia (i) technology Trade shop has been conducted in October 2012 in Kuala Lumpur. Project is completed. China; New Zealand; Indonesia; Australia; (i)technology, (ii)energy efficiency, (iii)climate Trade; Report finalized. (CTI31/2008T)

35 United States change, (iv)clean air, (v)clean water (vi) others 49. GOS (New) shop for Capacity Building on the Role of Cross Border Services Trade in New Growth Strategies To increase knowledge and understanding of how the services industry and crossborder services trade can contribute to new growth strategies, particularly inclusive growth and sustainable growth (green growth). Korea; Japan; Chinese Taipei US; (vi) others Trade shop held on September 2010 in Sendai, Japan. (CTI04/2010T) 50. GOS / Tourism ing Group (TWG) Ecotourism Conference To increase awareness of the importance of ecotourism development; collect member economies success stories in developing quality ecotourism; and, clarify the factors which would contribute to the development of quality ecotourism experiences in the APEC region. Japan; Australia; Malaysia; Indonesia; Peru; Viet Nam; Korea; Philippines; Chile (vi) others Supply,. Conference held on 16 September 2010 in Sendai, Japan. (CTI19/2010T) 51. GOS Trade Policy Dialogue on Environmental Services GOS Convenor Supply; Trade; Held on 9 May, Big Sky, Montana 52. GOS Information Exchange of APEC Environmental Services To exchange information on both liberalization and technology aspects of environmental services (ES) within APEC economies. 34 China, Japan, Malaysia, United States (i)technology, (ii)energy efficiency, (iii)climate change, (iv)clean air, (v)clean water (vi) others R&D; Supply; Trade; Symposium held in Beijing, China in November (CTI25/2010T)

36 53. SCSC (Sub Committee on Standards and Conformance)/ EWG, EGEE&C (EWG/Expert Group on Efficiency and Conservation) Conference on Green Harmonization The purpose of this conference is to share the importance of prevalence and harmonization on energy efficiency standards leading to achieving the OAA of Align their domestic standards with international standards and promote good regulatory practice for the preparation, adoption and application of technical regulations in the APEC region.in order to achieve a more effective involvement of the business community in SCSC s activities, the conference consists of two parts, a communication to government sectors and business sectors. Japan; Peru; Singapore; China; US; Viet Nam; Korea; NZ (ii) energy efficiency (iii) climate change (iv) others Supply ;trade; demand Held in Sendai, in 18 September (CTI44/2009T). 54. EWG, Expert Group on Efficiency and Conservation (EGEE&C) Engagement by APEC Economies in International Smart Appliance Standards for Air Conditioners and Other Appliances. The project is aimed at information sharing to enable active involvement of APEC stakeholders with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and International Standards Organisation (ISO) technical work on development of international standards for smart appliances. The project is consistent with the ongoing APEC Smart Grid Initiative, and supports the APEC Leader s Growth Strategy by working towards enhancing energy security and promoting energyefficiency and low carbon policies through smart grid and demand management technologies. Australia Efficiency, Security, low carbon Climate Change R&D Harmonizing standards on energy The workshop was held in Seoul, Korea, November 2011, attended by 30 delegates. Completion Report submitted. (EWG 01/2011T) 35