Regional Activities

Asia Pacific Task Force

Background

The Asia Pacific Task Force (APTF) started from 2005 with the aim of supporting and expanding sustainable practices in financial institutions in the Asia Pacific Region. In order to set 'sustainability' priorities for the Asia Pacific financial sector, importance has been placed on the creation of a critical mass of Asia Pacific signatories that are able to exchange ideas and best practice facilitated by a UNEP FI network.

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Structure

Within the Asia Pacific Task Force there are currently 4 groups operating:

1. Australasia Group
2. Japan Group
3. Korea Group
4. Outreach Group

UNEP FI Signatories in the Asia Pacific Region

As of 31 August 2006, there are 42 UNEP FI signatories with headquarters in the Asia Pacific Region. Countries of operation include: Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Philippines and Thailand.

Contact

Yuki Yasui, Susan Steinhagen