Greater transparency The APEC Survey on Sustainability in Buildings completed by 19/21 APEC economies Case studies on green building rating programs and trade impact of Life Cycle Assessment in plumbing and flooring certification programs Knowledge exchange with World Bank/IFC, World Green Building Council Consensus that voluntary initiatives, market-driven programs and government-led efforts all have roles in promoting greater sustainability in the built environment Standards and conformity assessment provide consensus solutions Encourage greater stakeholder engagement and maximizing use of international standards and referencing existing standards in meeting objectives Enhanced policy coordination Joint APEC-ASEAN work considered a model for future cooperation Cooperation with UNEP and other organizations on understanding of green metrics and expanding availability of data on green performance Key Outcomes Green Buildings and Green Growth
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