News
25 November 2025
New PEFC Project Sourcing standard: innovations driving responsible construction
Sustainable construction
The new PEFC Project Sourcing standard, which is set to transform how organisations in the built environment demonstrate responsible sourcing, is open for public consultation until 23 December. Find out about the benefits it will bring.
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.
Spotlight
24 October 2025
PEFC launches public consultation on revised project certification requirements
News
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.
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.