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1. IPEF to Host Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore

IPEF to Host Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore

Context:

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) has announced plans to organize a Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore on 5th-6th June 2024.

Relevance:

Facts for Prelims

About IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum

Initiative:

• One of the initiatives under the International Partnership for Economic Cooperation (IPEF), launched in May 2022.

Objective:

• To mobilise investments into sustainable infrastructure, climate technology, and renewable energy projects.

Key Features:

• Provides a platform for climate tech entrepreneurs and companies in India.
• Recognises top climate tech companies and start-ups among member countries.
• Presents them to global investors.

IPEF Pillars of Cooperation:

• Trade
• Supply Chain
• Clean Economy
• Fair Economy

Member Countries:

• Comprises 14 country partners:
  • Australia
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Fiji
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Republic of Korea
  • Malaysia
  • New Zealand
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • Thailand
  • United States
  • Vietnam