On June 30, 2008, the leaders of Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California signed the Pacific Coast Collaborative Agreement, the first agreement that brings the Pacific leaders together as a common front to set a co-operative direction into the Pacific Century. Out of this agreement was born the Pacific Coast Collaborative - a formal basis for cooperative action, a forum for leadership and information sharing, and a common voice on issues faced by the region. The agreement provides a framework for cooperative action; a forum for leadership and the sharing of information on best practices; and a common voice on issues facing coastal and Pacific jurisdictions with the goal of positioning the region as the centre of innovation and sustainable living in the Pacific Century. Clean energy; regional transportation; innovation, research and development; regional economy; emergency management; and other areas that would benefit from cooperative action are identified as key priorities.

The Pacific Coast Collaborative is:

• Alaska
• British Columbia
• California
• Oregon
• Washington