The Asia-Pacific Forum for Environment and Development (APFED), a regional group os prominent experts officially launched at ECO ASIA (Environment Congress for Asia and the Pacific) in 2001, aims to address critical issues facing Asia and the Pacific region and to propose new models for equitable and sustainable development.

The second phase of APFED activities (APFED II), proposed for 2005 and beyond, is intended to promote the implementation of policies, measures and actions recommended in the 2004 APFED Final Report. APFED II activities consists of three major components: Policy Dialogue, Knowledge Initiative, and Showcase Programme.

IGES coordinates and supports APFED activities as the APFED Secretariat in collaboration with APFED members and other partners. It disseminates information and presents policy recommendations in pursuit of sustainable development in the region.

Sub-regions covered:
• East Asia
• Mekong
• Southeast Asia

Countries covered:
• Australia
• Cambodia
• China
• Fiji
• Indonesia
• Iran
• Japan
• Kazakhstan
• Malaysia
• Mongolia
• North Korea
• Palau

Website(s):
www.apfed.net