The Energy Ministers of member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, met in St. Petersburg, the Russian Federation, on 24-25 June 2012 to discuss the energy security challenges and strategic choices they face. They affirmed the importance of sustainability, efficiency, predictability, and transparency of traditional energy markets in order to increase their energy security. Also, they addressed the transition to a lower carbon economy, improved energy efficiency, the safe use of nuclear energy and the objective of phasing out fossil fuel subsidies.

This document represents a regional consensus, affirmed at the 2002 Regional Energy Meeting in Cook Islands via the Rarotonga Declaration. It recalls the challenges faced by Pacific Islands countries and territories with respect to energy for sustainable development. In response to these challenges and their concerns, the Pacific Energy Policy and Plan (PEPP) has been developed as a means of coordinating the energy programmes in the regional organisations and development partners, in areas where international co-operation is required. It is also intended to offer guidelines for adaptation to the circumstances of Pacific island countries and territories in areas for domestic implementation. It also includes the Rarotonga Declaration on Energy for Sustainable Development on the Pacific Islands.

The States participating in the global conference on sustainable development for SIDS, agreed that small island developing States should endeavour to achieve the goals of sustainable development. The Programme of Action presents a basis for action in 14 agreed priority areas and defines a number of actions and policies related to environmental and development planning that should be undertaken by small island developing States with the cooperation and assistance of the international community. I Included in the objectives of the Programme are: Promotion of efficient use of energy, development of environmentally sound sources of energy and energy-efficient technologies. Development of mechanisms for the transfer of energy technology, and establish databases to disseminate information on experience on the efficient use of new RE and non RE.

The MSI sets forth actions and strategies in 19 priority areas, which build on the original 14 thematic areas of BPOA. New additional thematic areas in the MSI include graduation from least developed country status, trade, sustainable production and consumption (as called for by the JPOI), health, knowledge management, and culture – all of which are intended to support SIDS in achieving internationally agreed targets and goals, such as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

The Energy Ministers of the APEC economies, gathered in Fukui, Japan on 19 June 2010, to discuss Low Carbon Paths to Energy Security: Cooperative Energy Solutions for a Sustainable APEC. Such solutions should be integral to the APEC Growth Strategy. The themes discussed included: Enhancing regional energy security; Fossil fuels; Oil supply disruptions; Natural gas; Improving energy efficiency; Peer Review on Energy Efficiency (PREE); Aspirational energy intensity reduction goal; Energy-efficient buildings and appliance; Fuel-efficient vehicles; Renewable energy; Nuclear Power; Smart Grid Technologies; Carbon capture and storage and enhanced cooperation with other multilateral fora.

The Energy Ministers of the APEC economies, gathered for the eighth time in Darwin, Australia, on 29 May 2007 under the theme “Achieving Energy Security and Sustainable Development through Efficiency, Conservation and Diversity”. They agreed that energy security is fundamentally linked to economic, social and environmental well-being. The following themes were addressed: energy supply, including the achievement of oil security; energy efficiency and conservation; the promotion broader energy cooperation.---Note: Joint Oil Data Initiative (JODI).

The Energy Ministers of the APEC economies, gathered for the 7th time in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea, on 19 October 2005 under the theme “Securing APEC’s Energy Future: Responding to Today’s Challenges for Energy Supply and Demand”. They shared their views about energy challenges, such as rising oil prices, access to a reliable, affordable and clean energy, cross-border energy trade, energy investment and energy emergency preparedness, promoting energy efficiency and conservation and the necessity to share information and experiences on the implementation of these principles.---Note: EWG27: APEC Energy Working Group 27.

The Energy Ministers of the APEC economies, gathered for the 6th time in Manila, the Philippines, on 10 June 2004 under the theme “Energy Security in APEC: Cooperation for a Sustainable Future”. The Energy Ministers of the APEC economies, gathered for the 6th time in Manila, the Philippines, on 10 June 2004 under the theme “Energy Security in APEC: Cooperation for a Sustainable Future”. The Ministers agreed that access to adequate, reliable and affordable energy is fundamental to achieving the region’s economic, social and environmental objectives, that energy security challenges faced by the APEC region are constantly evolving, and that our efforts to enhance energy security must be flexible and responsive. The following initiatives were outlined: These initiatives include: preparing for energy supply disruptions; facilitating energy investment; using energy more efficiently; expanding energy choices; and capitalising on technological innovation.

The APEC Energy Ministers, met for the fifth time in Mexico City on 23rd July 2002 to discuss energy issues in the region, the progress made by APEC economies in implementing actions to achieve APEC goals and to chart the course for future activities of the APEC Energy Working Group. The Declaration underlines the essential contribution of energy to maintaining the Asia Pacific region’s economic growth, the importance of new investments and reforms over the coming years to meet the APEC region’s future energy needs. Ministers affirm their commitment towards research, development and deployment of a broad range of energy technology options to help meet longer-term energy security objectives.

APEC Energy Ministers met for the fourth time in San Diego, California, May 12, 2000 under the theme of "Turning Vision into Reality". Ministers committed to the implementation of energy initiatives on a voluntary basis, taking into consideration the different stages of development of APEC member economies, endorsed a new implementation strategy, and agreed to an unanimous message to APEC Economic Leaders. The themes discussed included were as follows: 1. Energy Initiatives; 2. Primary Principles in Our Initiatives; 3. Implementation Strategy with a clear description provided as an attached document.