From 7 to 10 July 2026, the Third Meeting of ABAC 2026 (APEC Business Advisory Council) was held in Bangkok, Thailand. Government and business representatives from across the Asia-Pacific exchanged views on the direction of regional economic and trade cooperation and put forward recommendations for APEC's annual policy agenda. During the meeting, the report "ClimateTech In Focus: Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability", written with WeCarbon as Knowledge Partner, was widely discussed and well received, and it ranks high among APEC research reports by downloads.
Photo: Mr. William Wang delivering his keynote speech
Presenting the key findings of ClimateTech In Focus, Mr. William Wang, Chief Representative for Middle East & Africa of the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF), delivered a keynote speech at the meeting and discussed with government and business representatives of APEC's 21 economies how artificial intelligence can advance sustainable development. Mr. Wang then travelled to the sustainable development special economic zone in Bali, where he met officials from Indonesia and Singapore to discuss priority issues for the ASEAN region, including climate change, AI deployment and cross-border collaboration, and to explore the scope for regional cooperation on sustainable development. Mr. George Yeo, former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, and Ms. Stella Christie, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology of Indonesia, spoke highly of the report and said they would take part in the 2026 edition.
Photo: Mr. William Wang (left) with Mr. George Yeo (right)
Photo: Mr. William Wang (left) with Ms. Stella Christie (right)
According to the latest figures, by the end of June the report ranked high among APEC research reports by downloads. Its growing international reach rests on effective collaboration among experts worldwide: the report brings together insights from more than 120 experts and scholars from 28 countries and regions, including guidance from 26 heads of state and ministerial-level leaders. As the report's Knowledge Partner, WeCarbon was closely involved in and led its core research and writing, turning insights at the intersection of climate tech and AI into actionable frameworks and pathways for practice at scale, and providing solid professional support for the report. Building on this, the 2026 edition, "ClimateTech In Focus: Innovations for a Resilient Water Future", will be launched, focusing on water resources and the blue economy and exploring how technological innovation can build resilience into global water governance. WeCarbon will continue to gather input from experts around the world and bring new insights into the report, aiming for research that sets a benchmark for the field.
Going forward, WeCarbon will continue to act as a bridge, drawing on its interdisciplinary expertise and international network to deliver forward-looking, practical solutions and help take global climate governance to a new stage.