About the APEC University Leaders’ Forum
This high-level dialogue between CEOs, policy leaders, university presidents and top researchers aims to play an influential international role in Investing in Tomorrow’s Biodiversity.
The Forum is hosted by the University of California Davis and the University of California Santa Cruz with APRU on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, California. The Forum takes place on the sidelines of the APEC CEO Summit and offers an opportunity for leadership in implementing a global plan for biodiversity. It is aimed at producing new insights and identifying the partnerships needed for investing in conservation and restoration of our biodiversity.
The theme is dedicated to sustainability and climate resilience and includes discussions on:
- sustaining the evolving biodiversity landscape
- strengthening the resilience of coastal communities
- protecting water and investing in economic opportunity
- innovating food systems for the survival of the planet
APRU universities have the research and educational resources needed to play a major role in providing innovative solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change and sustain biodiversity.
This Forum will shape our future work together.
Attendance at this meeting is by invitation only. To request an invitation contact [email protected]