There is considerable unexplored potential for governments to build momentum towards the application of economic instruments in Asia and the Pacific. Several developing and developed countries in the region have implemented economic instruments, and their knowledge and experiences could be shared in building the capacity of other countries. There is a need to create a forum for dialogue that could tap these experiences for the greater benefit of global environmental protection.
UNESCAP and the Secretariat of the Seoul Initiative Network on Green Growth will jointly develop the agenda for the policy consultation forum. Upon completion of the forum, comments from the participants will be incorporated into the final report of the project. The outcomes of the forum will be reported to the second SINGG meeting, which will be held in 2008, and will guide the development of a capacity building program for policymakers on applying economic instruments for environmental protection. The findings may also be used as inputs to the policymaking processes for sustainable development.
The United Nations agencies, inter-governmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations and groups will be invited to share their experiences and information on the use of economic instruments for environmental protection.
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