NEASPEC (North-East Asia Subregional Programme for Environmental Cooperation) is a cooperative platform that aims to promote environmental cooperation and sustainable development in the North-East Asian region. The program was established in 2002 by the governments of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea, with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) supporting its implementation.
NEASPEC serves as a forum for countries in the North-East Asian region to address common environmental challenges and promote collaboration on various environmental issues. It provides a platform for exchanging knowledge, sharing best practices, and developing joint initiatives to address concerns related to the environment, sustainable development, and green growth in the region.
The objectives of NEASPEC include fostering sustainable economic development, protecting and conserving the region's natural resources, improving the management and environmental governance, promoting the implementation of international environmental agreements and conventions, and enhancing scientific research and technological cooperation.
NEASPEC focuses on a wide range of environmental issues, including air pollution, water resources management, biodiversity conservation, renewable energy, climate change, and sustainable consumption and production. It encourages regional cooperation, dialogue, and knowledge-sharing among governments, academic institutions, civil society, and other stakeholders.
Through its activities, NEASPEC seeks to promote environmental cooperation, enhance environmental sustainability, and contribute to the overall well-being and prosperity of the North-East Asian region.
