APEC forestry ministers to meet in Beijing

The first forestry ministerial meeting of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) nations will be held in Beijing during Sept. 6 to 8, according to the State Forestry Administration of China. As a major campaign of the Asian-Pacific region to participate in the "2011 International Year of Forests," the meeting will touch upon the meaning and challenges of the sustainable forestry development to boost regional economy. Forestry ministers from 21 APEC economies and representatives of international organizations including the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization will attend the meeting and exchange experiences to cope with the global climate change. The meeting will publish a "Beijing Forestry Declaration" to highlight the willingness of all parties to propel green growth for economic and social development.