VACNE - 6th Eco-products International Fair was held in
Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center, Indonesia, from 4 to7 March 2010
The APO completed its four-day Eco-products International Fair (EPIF), Asia’s largest international exhibition of advanced eco-technology, -products, and -services, with new records set for the most exhibitors and largest exhibition area. The EPIF 2010, the sixth in the series, was held at the Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center (BSJCC) in Indonesia, 4−7 March, with the theme Green Productivity to Enhance Competitiveness. It was jointly organized in close collaboration by the APO, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN), and Indonesian Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration. With the enthusiastic support of the host country, a total of 90,004 visitors came to the fair, the second largest number on record.
Please see the Report on Eco-products International Fair 2010 and Jakarta Recommendations that was sent by Mr. Shigeo Takenaka, APO Secretary -General to Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Sinh, President of the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE):
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Ref. No.: 10-IN-54-GE- TIA-B-659
25 May 2010
Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Sinh
President
Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE)
Vietnam
Report on Eco-products International Fair 2010
(4-7 March 2010, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Dear Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Sinh:
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| Guests of honor wearing Indonesian batik at the opening ceremony |
It is our great pleasure to inform you that the 6th Eco-products International Fair (EPIF) held in Jakarta, Indonesia, 4-7 March, organized by the Asian Productivity Organization, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration of the Republic of Indonesia concluded very successfully. The EPIF 2010 was visited by more than 90,000 visitors, and 164 exhibitors from the region participated in the fair. An international conference with the theme "Green Productivity to Enhance Competitiveness" was organized in parallel with the fair and produced the Jakarta Recommendations, which were submitted to the Minister of Manpower and Transmigration, H.E. Mr. Muhaimin Iskandar.
The EPIF 2010 also led the Indonesian Government to take a step forward in promoting Green Productivity in the nation with the launch of the Green Industry A ward. The first award ceremony was held in conjunction with the EPIF 2010, with H.E. Mr. M.S. Hidayat, Minister of Industry, in attendance.
The APO would like to thank all the partners and stakeholders contributing to the success of the EPIF 2010, including the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment as one of the supporting organizations. As a record of this event, we hereby enclose a copy of the final report and the Jakarta Recommendations for your reference.
Yours sincerely,
Shigeo Takenaka
Secretary -General
JAKARTA RECOMMENDATIONS
APO International Conference on
Green Productivity to Enhance Competitiveness
4-5 March 2010, Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia
(Parallel with the Eco-products International Fair 2010)
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| Minister of Industry Hidayat with the winners of its first Green Industry Award |
Convinced that Green Productivity, a multidisciplinary concept conceived and promoted by the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), is the key to sustainable developmant and can help member countries enhance eco-competitiveness and combat climate change, the APO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration, Government of Republic of Indonesia., organized this international conference, attended by participants from 16_countries from the Asia- Pacific, on Green Productivity to Enhance Competitiveness, 4-5 March 2010, in Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia, in parallel with the Eco-products International Fair (EPIF) 2010. The sixth in the series, this EPIF is an eco-business platform for entrepreneurs and a green economy forum for policymakers.
The participants deliberated on Green Productivity practices for low-carbon growth during sessions focused on: 3R policies and programs; eco-finance and eco-business in recognition of the challenge of limiting the global temperature increase to within 2"C compared with the preindustrial level; need to create a low-carbon society through eco-innovation; and capitalizing on the rapid growth of the eco-business market. After their deliberations, the following major recommendations were made by conference participants.
Recommendation No.1
Green Productivity is a holistic, proven approach for strengthening competitiveness, protecting the environment, achieving sustainable low-carbon growth to combat the adverse impacts of climate change, and alleviating poverty. It should be adopted by all stakeholders including governments and the public and private sectors.
Recommendation No.2
. A paradigm shift is required to create a virtuous cycle of the environment and economy to create a low-carbon, resource-efficient society and promote green growth by the incorporation of Green Productivity practices, such as eco-innovation, green procurement, green supply chains, promotion of eco-products, energy efficiency, renewable energy strategies, conservation of forests, and green investments for the protection of natural resources, in national development policies and corporate strategies.
Recommendation No.3
Governments should formulate strict industrial standards for recycled materials and recycled products. Industry should pro actively support such initiatives and establish a standard system for reducing, reusing, and recycling waste. Governments should also consider providing incentives to invest in recycling facilities.
Recommendation No.4
Recognizing that immediate action is necessary for effective waste management, a coordinated strategy and good planning supported by scientific studies should be evolved for effective implementation at national level. Such a strategy should include NGOs and the informal recycling sector, which are integral parts of recycling systems, and be based on public-private partnerships.
Recommendation No.5
Recognizing their pivotal role as promoters of a sustainable fumre, financial institutions should devise strategic responses and solutions to stimulate green growth and hasten the creation of a lowcarbon society. Financial institutions should enhance their eco-finance activities as well as explore related business opportunities, particularly to support environmental infrastructure, renewable energy, clean technology, afforestation, biodiversity conservation, clean water supply, waste treatment, sustainable ci.ties and buildings, transportation, the energy service company business model, green supply chains_ and other projects to mitigate climate change.
Recommendation No.6
Financial institutions should develop capacity in terms of technology assessment, risk management, loan structuring, nonperforming case management, capital sufficiency, and liability management
while building _ound partnerships to promote eco- finance and eco_business.
Recommendation No.7
Governments should develop policies based on green growth and support the eco-related activities of financial institutions. Governments are expected to improve the investment climate for financial
institutions so th8;t viable returns on eco-finance projects are possible while reducing hidden costs.
Recommendation No.8
Full disclosure including global sustainability reporting is indispensable for the evaluation of ecofinance projects. There is an urgent need for governments to evolve a regulatory framework for such disclosure practices. This would benefit not only institutions dealing with eco-finance but also consumers and citizens and will eventually facilitate better decision making, which is the key to promoting eco-finance.
Recommendation No.9
Eco-finance projects should capitalize on the huge potential for renewable energy projects utilizing biomass, biogas, and geothermal, solar, and hydro power. Reducing emissions from deforestation
and forest degradation is another area that deserves the attention of financial institutions.
Recommendation No.1 0
The APO should continue to encourage all concerned, particularly policymakers in governments
and decision makers in the public and private sectors, and strengthen their capacity to contribute to Green Productivity practices through all possible means to achieve eco-competitiveness and green growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
Jakarta, 5 March 2010
On behalf of The Committee of Delegates and Experts
Prof. Dr. Payaman J. Simaniutak
Conference Coordinator
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