The two-day 2026 APEC Ministerial Meeting on Forestry concluded in Shenzhen yesterday with the adoption of a joint statement, bringing together high-level representatives, experts, and scholars from 21 APEC economies and seven international organizations. Discussions focused on advancing global forest goals and integrating technological innovation with green industries. The Asia-Pacific region holds more than half of the world’s forest area, accounting for approximately 60% of global forest product output and 40% of its trade

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