Advancing Clean Energy and Food Security: Highlights from APEC SOM3
Key Ideas
- Peru's APEC Presidency achieved significant progress with six key deliverables at the SOM3 event, focusing on clean energy transition, food loss mitigation, and inclusive health systems.
- The unanimous approval of the Trujillo Statement by APEC's Food Security ministers marks a milestone after two years without consensus, highlighting the region's commitment to addressing food security.
- Peru proposed guidelines for implementing low-carbon hydrogen across the region, recognizing its potential to decarbonize economic sectors and mitigate climate change.
- The upcoming APEC Economic Leaders Week in November presents an opportunity for Peru to showcase further deliverables and solidify its position as a productive and influential member of the forum.
The APEC SOM3 event held significant importance for Peru, the host country, as it saw the development and adoption of six key deliverables. These deliverables included three ministerial statements, two instruments promoting the transition to clean energy in the Asia-Pacific region, and guidelines for addressing food loss and waste. The event was praised by Peruvian Ambassador Carlos Vasquez and APEC Secretariat Executive Director Dr. Rebecca Sta Maria for its progress in consolidating thematic priorities and involving diverse stakeholders in discussions. Notably, the approval of the Trujillo Statement on food security marked a significant achievement after two years without consensus. Peru's proposal for guidelines on implementing low-carbon hydrogen across the region reflects its commitment to sustainable energy solutions and climate action. The upcoming APEC Economic Leaders Week in November is anticipated to witness more deliverables from Peru, reinforcing its position as a proactive and influential member within the APEC community.