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23 March 2017
Chile embraces sustainability in construction
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Sustainability in Chile’s construction sector got a boost as the Chile Green Building Council signed a collaboration agreement with CertforChile.
21 March 2017
Boosting innovation with forests: it’s the International Day of Forests!
News
As we celebrate the International Day of Forests, Thorsten Arndt, our Head of Communications at PEFC International, is in Brussels to highlight how forests can boost innovation and the bio-economy.
15 March 2017
2017 PEFC Collaboration Fund deadline approaches – apply now!
Collaboration Fund
With the deadline just a few weeks away, we encourage anyone who was not yet applied for the 2017 PEFC Collaboration Fund to send us their proposals for new and innovative projects.
10 March 2017
Wood pavilion wows the construction crowd in the Netherlands
News
The eye-catching Houtpaviljoen (Wood Pavilion) captivated the crowds earlier this month at the 2017 BouwBeurs construction fair in the Netherlands.
8 March 2017
Changes on the horizon for the PEFC endorsement process
PEFC system news
Improving the efficiency and robustness of our endorsement process is a top priority as the revision of our key international standards enters its second year.
2 March 2017
PEFC welcomes Double A as International Stakeholder member
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Double A, a major pulp and paper producer in Thailand, has been accepted by PEFC as an International Stakeholder member.
1 March 2017
PEFC puts forest certification under the EU microscope
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From the FLEGT Action Plan to the EU Framework for sustainable biomass: the role of forest certification was in the spotlight at the PEFC EU Policy Conference.
21 February 2017
PEFC intensifies cooperation with accreditation bodies
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Program managers and technical experts from 11 countries travelled to Geneva for an intensive training program, focused specifically on chain of custody.
9 February 2017
Certified forests’ vital contribution to award winning wooden car
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Looking for a little roadster made from wood? Your wait is over, with the award-winning Setsuna concept car by Toyota.
7 February 2017
Upcoming online Chain of Custody auditor training - sign up now!
Training announcements
With several PEFC Chain of Custody training sessions taking place in March, individual auditors are encouraged to sign up to secure their participation!
24 January 2017
Come and play sustainably!
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The children of Valdagno, close to Vicenza and Venice in Northern Italy, can now climb, slide and play sustainably with the unveiling of their new PEFC-certified playground equipment.
17 January 2017
Macedonia submits national forest certification system
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Stakeholders have until 18 March 2017 to give their feedback on the new national system of Macedonia through our global public consultation.
11 January 2017
Malaysia celebrates academic excellence in forestry
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Three undergraduates from two local universities came away with a prize at the inaugural MTCC Academic Award.
4 January 2017
Devotion to forest management wins Richard Stanton Award
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Mark Leech wins the 2016 Richard Stanton Memorial Award for Excellence in Forest Management.
23 December 2016
PEFC-certified Christmas trees, where can you find them this year?
News
It is nearly Christmas, so it is once again time for us to focus in on Christmas trees – PEFC-certified ones of course!
21 December 2016
Call for Proposals: the 2017 PEFC Collaboration Fund competition is now OPEN
Collaboration Fund
We end the year with some exciting news, the launch of the 2017 PEFC Collaboration Fund!
19 December 2016
The future is brighter than ever for PEFC’s global reach
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Representatives from countries actively developing national forest certification systems speak at the PEFC General Assembly.
15 December 2016
The PEFC family continues to grow!
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Macedonia, Romania and Thailand become the latest countries to join PEFC as national members.
14 December 2016
Forest certification to be a key tool for Russian economy
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Ben Gunneberg, CEO of PEFC International, participating at the II International Conference of the Russian Pulp & Paper Industry last week.
13 December 2016
Bringing sustainable forest management to Ethiopia
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Rémi Sournia, Projects and Development Officer, travels to Ethiopia to meet with stakeholders, farmer unions and government.