Khabarovsk Statement (2012 APEC Meeting of Ministers Responsible for the Environment)

Some statements for the five focus areas include the following: 1) Conservation of biological diversity - support for the achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, resolve to strengthen protected areas systems in the APEC region, working within economies and through transboundary arrangements; 2) Sustainable use of natural resources - welcome several statements or declarations made on topics such as mining, forestry, and sustainable management of ecosystems and fisheries; 3) Sustainable water management and transboundary watercourses - encourage cooperation among APEC economies to conduct research on water and water pollution management; 4) Addressing transboundary air pollution and climate change - stress the need for closer cooperation concerning research on weather and climate; 5) Support for green growth - reaffirm commitments to advance shared green growth objectives