The 2024 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting is set to commence this Friday in Lima, Peru's vibrant capital.
Leaders from APEC's 21 member economies, including global powerhouses the United States and China, alongside key Southeast Asian nations like Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, are gathering to address pressing regional development challenges.
A central focus of the summit is the escalating impact of climate change. Discussions will revolve around strategies to mitigate and adapt to the worsening environmental conditions that threaten the Asia-Pacific region.
Highlighting the urgency, a 2024 report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) categorizes climate change as a \"profound existential threat\" for Asia and the Pacific. This stark warning underscores the critical need for collaborative action among member economies to safeguard their futures.
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