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30 October 2019
Forests are important for everybody's life, but not everybody knows it
Forests in photos
This October, Dominic Belica, a runner up in our 2018 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, shares the story behind his image ´When the forest is in colour’.
23 October 2019
Chile’s highest-circulation newspaper is PEFC-certified
News
The first PEFC-certified edition of Las Últimas Noticias proudly displayed the PEFC label on the front page.
22 October 2019
From Europe to the world – the growth of PEFC
20th anniversary
PEFC was established as a Pan-European organization, but only few years after the foundation, also non-European countries showed interest in joining - creating an interesting dilemma for us.
20 October 2019
Magical forests star in Japan’s photo contest
Forests in photos
Have a look at the winning photos and discover the beauty of Japan's forests!
18 October 2019
PEFC and AB Group Packaging Push Sustainability on European Paper Bag Day and COP25
News
Today is European Paper Bag Day. A good occasion to present the world's first PEFC-certified fully recyclable, biodegradable, sustainable Paper Bag.
16 October 2019
Opening opportunities for indigenous peoples through forest certification
News
In recent years, indigenous communities have made significant progress in securing respect for their human rights and the property rights for their land. Forest certification has the potential to further the recognition of indigenous rights.
15 October 2019
Winners of the French photo contest impress with wonderful forest landscapes
Forests in photos
PEFC France presented the winners of their photo contest - have a look!
10 October 2019
PEFC-certified talking sculptures impress in London
Sustainable construction
Two interactive sculptures, made from PEFC-certified Douglas Fir, greeted passers-by during the London Design Festival. Part of a mental health campaign, the figures are a reminder that through communication the weight many of us carry can be lightened.
9 October 2019
Sustainable packaging and certification solutions within the circular economy
News
Join us at the Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Retail Summit as we learn how forest-based products provide critical solutions for global sustainability challenges.
8 October 2019
PEFC’s story, from Europe to the world
20th anniversary
2004 to 2010, six years of growth as we expanded from our European roots to become a truly international organization.
4 October 2019
Tree house made of PEFC-certified timber makes visitors want to return to their childhood
Sustainable construction
Designed for the Chelsea Flower Show in London, the tree house illustrated the show’s theme of ‘Back to Nature’.
2 October 2019
Give your feedback on the Vietnamese national forest certification system
PEFC system news
Stakeholders globally have until 25 November to give their feedback on the Vietnamese national system.
1 October 2019
Exploring new trends in sustainable forestry and green finance
Event report
'Re Thinking SFM' and celebrating the 20th anniversary of PEFC at the PEFC EU Policy Seminar.
30 September 2019
What is the role of space and time in sustainable forest management?
Event report
Sustainability is about more than just the environmental, social and economic dimensions. Also the dimensions of space and time need to be addressed for sustainable development to make a real difference on the ground.
25 September 2019
When I am in a forest, I feel calm and relaxed
Forests in photos
Tina Krapež, a runner up in our 2018 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest, shares the story behind her image ´Walking towards the light’.
24 September 2019
PEFC – global forests providing a sustainable future for twenty years
20th anniversary
Riikka Joukio, a family forest owner and member of the PEFC International Board, looks back at 20 years of forest certification, and into a sustainable future.
23 September 2019
Singapore set to expand chain of custody certification and responsible sourcing of forest products
Event report
As a big consumer of imported materials, Singapore is being encouraged to become a centre of influence, committed to responsible procurement from the Asian region’s forests.
18 September 2019
We give the word to smallholders – the people we cannot fail
20th anniversary
On the occasion of our 20th anniversary, we give the word to the smallholders, who founded PEFC and are vital partners for us. Swedish forest owner Sven Erik Hammar speaks about smallholders and PEFC.
16 September 2019
Malaysia’s winning photos show the future of the forests
Forests in photos
The Malaysian Timber Certification Council chose its winning photos - have a look at them!
12 September 2019
Vietnam: The benefits of sustainable sourcing
News
VFCS invited more than ninety participants from the forest sector to discuss the business benefits that the forthcoming Vietnamese forest certification system will offer.