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8 November 2018
PEFC in 2018: Moving forward together
News
The PEFC alliance is growing and we are working together as a global team - find out more with our special PEFC Week newsletter.
8 November 2018
PEFC: Opening doors for South African smallholders
PEFC system news
South Africa has achieved PEFC endorsement of its national forest certification system, becoming the second national system in Africa to achieve PEFC endorsement, following Gabon.
7 November 2018
Smallholders key to sustainable production and consumption
Event report
The unique needs of smallholders differ from country to country, from community to community, from sector to sector. We need to be very mindful of those whose livelihoods depend on their forests and farmlands - but one size doesn't fit all!
6 November 2018
Prime Minister approves sustainable forest management and forest certification for Vietnam
News
Prime Minister’s Office to approve the project on sustainable forest management and forest certification by establishing the national forest certification system, with the intention to double the current certified forest area by 2020.
5 November 2018
IT solutions for sustainable forest management in Southeast Asia
Driving innovation
Join us at a special event in Singapore to discuss new and emerging technologies to be utilized in sustainable forest management and responsible trade!
1 November 2018
PAFC Gabon poised to contribute to Gabon’s commitment to sustainable forestry
News
PAFC Gabon, as a grassroots organization that is governed and administered by local stakeholders, is well positioned to support its government’s goal of dramatically increasing both the uptake of certification and the expansion of sustainable forest management in the country.
30 October 2018
PEFC Chain of Custody Standard – an update on the revision process
PEFC system news
To ensure our PEFC Chain of Custody standard is the best it can be, we regularly review it to integrate best practices, lessons learnt, and stakeholder expectations.
25 October 2018
PEFC Chairman Peter Latham wins Lifetime Achievement Award
News
Peter Latham OBE, who is currently the Chairman of PEFC International, received the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his 44-year career in the industry.
24 October 2018
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: one month left to wait!
Sustainable construction
Excitement is growing as the annual World Architecture Festival approaches! Meet Mark Thomson, an Australian architect and jury member and learn more about our partner Piveteau Bois.
22 October 2018
Implement Today for a Sustainable, Healthier Tomorrow – join us at the CGF Sustainable Retail Summit
News
PEFC will host a Special Breakfast Session within the SRS to discuss the importance of forest certification and highlight how investing in certified forest products helps meet corporate sustainability targets and the SDGs.
18 October 2018
Demonstrating the legality and sustainability of tropical hardwood is a must
News
“We are entering a new age for timber, a new industrial revolution for timber,” said Peter Latham, Chairman of PEFC International, speaking at the first Malaysian Timber Conference.
16 October 2018
The triple win of Trees outside Forests
News
With the PEFC General Assembly expected to approve the revised sustainable forest management standard in November, trees outside forests will be eligible for certification, presenting a tremendous opportunity in terms of wood supply.
15 October 2018
Discover the finalists for the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize IV
Sustainable construction
A hotel that revived a historic mountain village in Italy and a visitor centre in China that takes its guests back in time.
12 October 2018
In the forest, I become part of nature
Forests in photos
Špela Kurnik, a runner up in our 2017 ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest tells us the story behind her photo ‘Panorama’.
10 October 2018
Head Above Water: PEFC-certified timber helps to challenge mental health stigma
Sustainable construction
Visitors to London’s South Bank last month saw a dramatic change to the city’s skyline, all in support of the UK mental health and the anti-stigma campaign, Time to Change.
8 October 2018
For wealth to be sustainable, smallholders must be part of it, FAO & PEFC agree
News
Ensuring that smallholders can achieve certification and therefore access international markets, has always been at the heart of PEFC – this is why we developed group certification nearly two decades ago.
5 October 2018
Unity in diversity in Japan’s new National Olympic Stadium
Sustainable construction
How can all of Japan’s 47 prefectures be united in a New National Olympic Stadium? Through timber from PEFC-certified forests!
26 September 2018
Chain of Custody auditor training in Southeast Asia – register now!
Training announcements
Auditors from around Southeast Asia are invited to join our Chain of Custody auditor training session, with a special focus on the Due Diligence System for sourcing from smallholders.
25 September 2018
In autumn, the forest comes to life again
Forests in photos
‘Autumn in the forest’ by Marco Bertolini is September's photo in the spotlight.
14 September 2018
Myanmar lays the foundations for sustainable forest management
News
Myanmar launched its third party timber certification system, an important building block as the country develops its national forest certification system.