Why is Australia & the USA the ONLY countries to NOT sign the Kyoto treaty on Global Warming ? APEC ?

Sep 03, 2007 by Wayne A | Posted in Other - Politics & Government

At the upcoming APEC (Asian Pacific Economic Confederation) Australia & our Greatest Allie the USA are the only Nations who have refused to sign the Kyoto Treaty to commit to reducing green house gas emissions globally why ? Apparently BOTH our countries

American and Australian business intrest would be greatly hampered by the protocol. They could recover after a period of adjustment and become competitive again in the Global Market. However since the treaty does not hold all nations to the same standard

Michael J | Sep 03, 2007

Ambassador Delivers Keynote Remarks @ Apec USA 2011 Luncheon

the Ambassador is invited to deliver keynote remarks at the luncheon. The luncheon will be attended by all the delegates from the main event (a ...

APEC Russia 2012: Organizers Announce APEC CEO Summit 2012 Agenda

20.05.12

 Participants will engage in focused discussions and seek solutions to problems related to securing resources for development, as well as the problems of technologic advancement, the prospects for development of remote regions in APEC economies... CEO Summit sessions will concentrate on the issues that are most relevant at this stage in the evolution of APEC, including globalization, energy security and human resources as the key elements of economic development. "This years priorities include long-term prospects of regional and global integration, sustainable growth goals and addressing new challenges to trade and investment liberalization.   The Summit will also discuss how to eliminate trade and investment barriers for small and medium-sized enterprises, and establish reliable supply chains.

Source: Business Review USA (press release)

APEC ministers to meet in Beijing Sept. 16-17 | US News Las Vegas

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The meeting will provide valuable input to the work of developing APEC’s Growth Strategy, which will be presented to the APEC Leaders meeting in Yokohama, Japan in November this year. Ministers responsible for Human Resources Development (HRD) from APEC member economies will meet in Beijing next week to address issues such as unemployment and improving social safety nets to protect the vulnerable following the global financial... The 5th APEC HRD Ministerial Meeting will tackle the importance of achieving inclusive economic growth so that all sectors of society can share the benefits of free trade and investment and economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region. There is no indication yet from Malacañang if President Benigno S. Aquino III is making his debut appearance with APEC at the Yokohama Summit....

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Obama will skip APEC in Russia
USA TODAY - May 20, 2012
Obama will skip APEC in Russia By Aamer Madhani, President Obama will not travel to Russia this year to attend the APEC summit, according to White House spokesman Jay Carney. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit is scheduled for Sept. 1-8 in Vladivostok.

Some secrecy needed in trade talks: Ron Kirk
Reuters - May 20, 2012
By Doug Palmer | WASHINGTON () - The United States is being as open as possible about international negotiations to create a nine-nation free trade agreement in the Asia-Pacific region but has to maintain some secrecy in the talks, the top US

Some secrecy needed in trade talks: Ron Kirk
Chicago Tribune - May 20, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is being as open as possible about international negotiations to create a nine-nation free trade agreement in the Asia-Pacific region but has to maintain some secrecy in the talks, the top US trade official said

US, Japan still mulling regional trade pact: Obama
Reuters - May 20, 2012
APEC leaders are due to meet in early September in Vladivostok, Russia. That comes right after the US Democratic Party's convention to renominate Obama for president, raising questions about whether he will attend the APEC meeting.

APEC Russia 2012: Organizers Announce APEC CEO Summit 2012 Agenda
Business Review USA (press release) - May 20, 2012
The Summit is expected to feature dynamic interactions between APEC leaders including the President of the United States, the President of China and the President of the Russian Federation, among others. "The APEC CEO Summit 2012 will convene leaders