The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit 2007 was a series of open-dialogue intergovernmental meetings held in Sydney, Australia, dedicated to the economic development of the Asia-Pacific region. The summit sought to establish non-binding verbal commitments on resolutions agreed upon by member nations.
Sydney Declaration on Climate Change
On September 9, 2007, APEC leaders signed a non-binding agreement acknowledging the impact of climate change on the economic development of the Asian-Pacific region. The Member nations accepted the need for the region to meet its energy needs, while maintaining awareness of air quality and greenhouse emissions.Sydney Morning Herald: Sydney Declaration on Climate Change and Energy (September 9, 2007)
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21 Pacific Rim members
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Member nations represent 2.7 billion consumersWhite House: [http://www.whitehouse.gov/apec/2007/ Fact Sheet: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2007
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Member economies account for 60% of world GDP
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