Towards energy connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region

The UN-ESCAP members combine both the largest producers and the largest consumers of energy. And although the Asia-Pacific Region is connected to the global economy and is the largest trading area of the world, accounting for per cent of world trade, energy trade remains much below its overall potential. This chapter articulates the vision for delivering the Ministerial mandate given to ESCAP at the first Asia Pacific Energy Forum in 2013 and outlines actions needed to realize energy connectivity for Asia and the Pacific Region.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Affordable and Clean Energy

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Partnerships for the Goals