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16 January 2025
In memory of Luigi Bovolenta
News
Luigi Bovolenta, respected auditor of Control Union Italia, leaves an indelible footprint in the sustainable forest management sector.
20 December 2024
Simplified and automated EUDR compliance with the osapiens HUB
EU Deforestation Regulation
The osapiens HUB for EUDR is a purpose-built, AI powered solution that automates due diligence, simplifies data collection, and ensures on-time submission of the due diligence statement to EU Traces.
19 December 2024
Advancing EO and Copernicus solutions for sustainable forestry with EUSPA
Event report
Last month, we collaborated with EUSPA, the European Union Agency for the Space Programme, to host an online workshop to showcase how EU Space data, particularly Copernicus, can support sustainable forestry practices.
16 December 2024
On the path to EUDR alignment: see our webinar recording
EU Deforestation Regulation
Last week, we held the latest instalment of the PEFC alignment to EUDR webinar series, sharing news from the European Commission as well as the roll out of the new PEFC EUDR compliance support solution.
13 December 2024
PEFC RED II certification: discover the latest developments
Event report
The new PEFC RED II standards are a significant move towards PEFC providing companies with a tool to demonstrate their compliance with the RED II sustainability and greenhouse gas saving criteria across the EU.
11 December 2024
Call for nominations: PEFC Project Certification Task Force
PEFC system news
PEFC invites stakeholders globally to nominate candidates for the new PEFC Project Certification Task Force.
6 December 2024
Everything is better in the trees
Forests in photos
Our photo for December is ‘Morning Star', taken by Gareth Goldthorpe in Haute-Loire in France. The photo was the winner of our very first Photo Contest in 2017, and a runner-up in the 2023 Best of the Best contest.
25 November 2024
PEFC's Strong Presence at COP29: Championing Sustainable Forestry
Event report
We demonstrated our leadership in promoting sustainable forest management at COP29 through a series of side events and discussions.
22 November 2024
Regulation and Beyond: Navigating the Complexities of Environmental Compliance
Event report
Our COP29 side event brought together leading voices in forestry and environmental policy to explore how regulations like the EUDR are shaping the future of our planet.
22 November 2024
Certification: A Key to Sustainable and Inclusive Trade
Event report
The session, titled "Exploring Solutions for Environmental and Social Sustainability for Inclusive Trade," highlighted the crucial role of certification in promoting sustainable practices.
20 November 2024
Eduardo Rojas Briales re-elected as PEFC International Chair
Organisation news
In his first term, the PEFC Alliance developed the PEFC 2030 Strategy, and saw seven national standards achieve PEFC endorsement, including the first regional systems and Trees Outside Forests standards.
19 November 2024
PEFC General Assembly welcomes new national member for North Macedonia
PEFC system news
The General Assembly has accepted the transfer of the membership for North Macedonia to the Regional Centre for Forestry and Rural Development (REFORD).
15 November 2024
Revised PEFC Sustainable Forest Management benchmark standard approved
PEFC system news
In an important step towards ensuring the raw materials coming out of a PEFC-certified forest comply with EUDR requirements, the revised PEFC Sustainable Forest Management benchmark standard was approved by the PEFC General Assembly.
14 November 2024
Helping companies demonstrate EU RED II compliance: the PEFC RED II standards
Renewable Energy Directive
In a significant move towards PEFC providing companies with a tool to demonstrate their compliance with the RED II sustainability and greenhouse gas saving criteria, the PEFC RED II standards were approved by the PEFC General Assembly.
13 November 2024
PEFC Board elections 2024
Organisation news
One new member elected to the PEFC International Board. Eduardo Rojas Briales re-elected as Chair and three Board members re-elected.
11 November 2024
PT. Riau Andalan Paperboard International Wins PEFCs Forest-Positive Packaging Award at Packindo Star Awards 2024
News
PT. Riau Andalan Paperboard International triumphs at the Packindo Star Awards 2024, securing the prestigious PEFC Forest-Positive Packaging Award in the commercial category for its innovative, PEFC certified sustainable Eco-Hex packaging.
31 October 2024
COP 16: PEFC’s 25-year journey of empowering smallholders and promoting sustainable forest management
Event report
Our COP 16 side event, hosted with IBA and WBCSD, spotlighted successful practices, innovative projects, how they contribute to the Global Biodiversity Framework, and the challenges faced by forestry stakeholders in promoting biodiversity conservation.
29 October 2024
COP 16: Over 25% of all production forests globally are PEFC certified, demonstrating sustainable management
Event report
How to incentivise smallholders for sustainable commodity production was part of discussion at the “Next-Gen Forest Solution – Financing A Systemic Solution for Forest and Biodiversity Conservation” side event at COP 16.
28 October 2024
COP 16: Smallholders are key to biodiversity data
Event report
Data plays a crucial role in protecting biodiversity by providing the necessary information to understand, monitor, and manage ecosystems effectively. But how do we get access to data, data that is accurate and appropriate?
25 October 2024
PEFC at the 9th FOREST EUROPE Ministerial Conference
Event report
PEFC was honoured to participate in the ministerial meeting of FOREST EUROPE in Germany earlier this month. We appreciated the opportunity to engage in insightful exchanges on the future of forests in Europe.