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25 October 2021
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: a students’ residence and an innovation hub highlight the warmth and strength of timber
Sustainable construction
Let’s discover two more finalists: a home for students that offers a warm and inviting living space, and a research centre that used timber for its strength and environmental friendliness.
18 October 2021
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: a gymnastics centre and a research facility show the flexibility and robustness of timber
Sustainable construction
Have a look at two more finalists: a gymnastics centre that can be converted into an exhibition hall, and a research facility that chose timber for its robustness against corrosive sea air and cyclones.
13 October 2021
PEFC Webinar: Collaboration for Forest Positive actions
Driving innovation
We invite brand owners and retailers looking to understand the full pathway between the CGF Roadmap, certification requirements, and on the ground audits, to join our PEFC webinar.
11 October 2021
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: A climate-friendly retreat and a biophilic workplace highlight the benefits of timber
Sustainable construction
This week, we present two more shortlisted projects: a microlibrary that brings people together, and an office building that provides a healthy and pleasant workplace for its users.
7 October 2021
Southeast Asia leads the way on Sustainable Rubber. Major manufacturers are taking notice.
Driving innovation
A supply chain worth hundreds of billions. An industry employing tens of millions. But is it sustainable? Rubber producers in Southeast Asia are demonstrating that, yes, it can be.
5 October 2021
Forests are so important we should take much better care of them
Forests in photos
This October, our photo in the spotlight is ‘Foleys Bridge’, taken by Agnieszka Glowala, a runner up in our 2020 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest.
4 October 2021
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: two finalists showcase the flexibility and design qualities of timber
Sustainable construction
The first projects in the spotlight are a Danish research centre with an extraordinary landmark design, and a movable kiosk, inspired by the local market stalls in Hong Kong.
1 October 2021
Call for nominations: Certification Body Requirements for Sustainable Forest Management Certification Working Group
PEFC system news
PEFC is looking for candidates from the conformity assessment community, civil society, and customers and consumers to complete the Certification Body Requirements for Sustainable Forest Management Certification Working Group.
28 September 2021
Public Consultation: Indian Trees outside Forests certification standard
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the Indian national Trees outside Forests certification standard. Public consultation ends 25 November.
27 September 2021
SporX: one of the world's most sustainable office buildings is taking shape in Norway
Sustainable construction
The building will have ten floors built in glulam and solid wood from PEFC-certified Norwegian forests. In total, the project consists of 2000 m3 of solid wood and 500 m3 of glulam, supplied by local sawmills.
21 September 2021
Indian Trees outside Forests national standard submitted for endorsement
PEFC system news
The Indian Trees outside Forests certification standard has been submitted to PEFC for endorsement. Get ready for the public consultation with our upcoming webinar.
17 September 2021
The forest doesn’t care how many hectares you own – certification and sustainability for all in Vietnam
Driving innovation
Join us on 29 September for an in-depth workshop discussing group certification in Vietnam.
17 September 2021
Forests are Home
Driving innovation
Learn more about our new sustainable furniture awareness campaign: Forests are Home.
15 September 2021
PEFC Slovakia’s photo contest winner shows the passage of time in the forest
Forests in photos
Discover the winning images of PEFC Slovakia's 2021 Photo Contest, showing wildlife and human traces in the forest.
14 September 2021
PEFC suspends assessment of Myanmar forest certification system
PEFC system news
The assessment of the Myanmar forest certification system has been suspended with immediate effect due to concerns that Myanmar-based stakeholders are unable to participate in the assessment process.
8 September 2021
I feel pureness, clarity and life when I walk in the forest
Forests in photos
This month we hear from Attila Palhegyi, a runner up in our 2020 'Experience Forests, Experience PEFC' photo contest, who tell us more about his photo ‘In the Mountains’,
6 September 2021
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: World Architecture Festival and PEFC present finalists
Sustainable construction
We are delighted to announce the eight finalists for the 2021 Best Use of Certified Timber Prize - have a look!
3 September 2021
Curious deer takes first place in PEFC Italy’s photo contest
Forests in photos
Discover the winning images of PEFC Italy's 2021 Photo Contest, chosen from more than 400 photos that entered the contest.
1 September 2021
Public consultation: Uruguayan forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the revised Uruguayan PEFC Scheme. Public consultation ends 21 October.
30 August 2021
Early Adopters Prove that Sustainable Rubber Certification is Achievable, and Essential
Driving innovation
Join us on 22 September at 10:00 ITC and learn from first movers in the rubber sector.