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Ministers Responsible for Forestry release Cusco Statement

2nd APEC Ministers Responsible for Forestry Meeting Cusco, Peru | 14 August 2013

Concluding their two-day meeting in the highland city of Cusco, Peru on Thursday, APEC Ministers Responsible for Forestry released the Cusco Statement.

Recognizing the crucial role that forests play in APEC economies, the Cusco Statement contains 17 aspirations for APEC member economies to address the challenges related to green growth and sustainable development.

Download the Cusco Statement

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