Relevant Organisations

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Working Group (EWG) is a voluntary, regional-based forum operating under the APEC umbrella. EWG helps further APEC goals to facilitate energy trade and investment, and ensure that energy contributes to the economic, social and environmental enhancement of the APEC community. The EWG meets formally twice a year to discuss developments and progress on energy policy issues. The outcomes of the EWG meetings are available from the following link: EWG Meetings.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution whose mission is to help its developing member countries in Asia and the Pacific region reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of their people. View website

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) aims at: (1) acceleration of economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region and (2) promotion of regional peace and stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries in the region and adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter. View website

The Australian Trade Commission (AusTrade) is the Australian Government's trade and investment development agency. Austrade assists Australian businesses contribute to national prosperity by succeeding in trade and investment, internationally, and promoting and supporting productive foreign investment into Australia. View website

European Commission Delegation to the Pacific - of all the regions in the world, the Pacific ACP countries receive the highest development aid per capita from the European Union (EU), a fact which further emphasises the importance that Europe places on its relationship with Pacific Island states.
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The European Development Fund (EDF) is the main instrument for European Community aid for development cooperation in the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP Group) countries and the European Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT).
General information on EDF

Information about EDF in the Pacific

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) was created as the long-term lending bank of the European Union. The task of the Bank is to contribute towards the integration, balanced development and economic and social cohesion of the EU Member States. The EIB finances projects promoting EU objectives in a number of geographical regions, amongst which Asia and the Pacific region, and across a range of topics, eg. sustainable energy, innovation, SMEs, environment. www.eib.org

The European Union Energy Initiative (EUEI) consists of EU Member States and the Commission to give priority to the important role of energy in poverty alleviation, and is a catalyst for action. The Initiative works with developing countries towards creating the necessary conditions in the energy sector to achieve their national economic, social and environmental objectives, in particular by maximising energy efficiency, including more efficient use of fossil fuels and traditional biomass, and increasing the use of renewable energy. View website

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a global partnership among 178 countries, international institutions, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. It provides grants for projects related to six focal areas: biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants. View website

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an intergovernmental organisation which acts as energy policy advisor to 28 member countries in their effort to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for their citizens. IEA’s focuses on the “Three E’s” of balanced energy policy making: energy security, economic development and environmental protection. Current work focuses on climate change policies, market reform, energy technology collaboration and outreach to the rest of the world. View website

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) was officially established in Bonn on 26 January 2009. Australia is one of the Signatory States of the new intergovernmental body with its interim headquarters in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. View website

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. The IUCN Oceania Regional Office is based in Suva, Fiji. View website

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is advancing its activities around the pillars of a field-oriented approach, human security, and enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, and speed. View website

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is the region’s premier political and economic policy organisation. Forum Leaders meet annually to develop collective responses to regional issues. View website

The Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC) is an inter-governmental, regional organisation dedicated to providing services to promote sustainable development in the countries it serves. SOPAC’s work is carried out through its Secretariat, based in Suva, Fiji. View website

The South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)’s mandate is to promote cooperation in the Pacific islands region and to provide assistance in order to protect and improve the environment and to ensure sustainable development for present and future generations. View website

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help to assist countries contribute to the development of the country and help improve their people's livelihood. In the Pacific, UNDP has an office in Fiji, Samoa and Papua New Guinea. The Fiji Multi-Country Office serves another nine Pacific countries. View website

The World Bank (WB) is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world, working towards a world free of poverty. The Bank is owned by 186 member countries. View website