News
24 November 2025
Building for Forests at COP30: Wood-Based Construction as a Climate and Forest Strategy
Event report
At the Forest Pavilion, PEFC International and FAO, on behalf of the SW4SW initiative, co-hosted a fishbowl discussion exploring how timber buildings can support climate mitigation, restoration efforts, and sustainable housing.
20 November 2025
From Process to Outcomes: The Next Chapter for Forest Certification
Event report
At a packed fishbowl discussion in the COP30 Forest Pavilion, speakers from across policy, practice, labour and markets explored how forest certification must evolve as expectations shift from proving practices to demonstrating outcomes.
Spotlight
24 October 2025
PEFC launches public consultation on revised project certification requirements
News
18 November 2025
PEFC webinar guides certification bodies through the new Project Sourcing requirements currently under consultation
Sustainable construction
PEFC International recently hosted a dedicated webinar for certification bodies to present the new PEFC Project Sourcing standard and the accompanying Requirements for Certification Bodies.
17 November 2025
Forests and Construction Converge at COP30 to Shape Climate Solutions
Event report
At an official UN side event organised by PEFC International, Built by Nature and Ibá brought together experts from forestry, construction, labour and public policy.
13 November 2025
PEFC webinar explores new Project Sourcing standard, now open for consultation
Sustainable construction
Our latest webinar introduced the new PEFC Project Sourcing Standard, giving built environment professionals the opportunity to learn more about the proposed changes and how to take part in the public consultation.