In the context of his SSHRC project on methodological cosmopolitanism, Dr. Andreas Klinke was invited as delegate to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. A series of high-ranking political and economic leaders as well scientists spoke at the conference. Main topics were, for example, bio-circular-green economy, sustainable growth, economic resilience, food security, health systems, new supply chains. The environment and oceans were hardly addressed by the participants.