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13 December 2016
Latvia achieves PEFC re-endorsement
PEFC system news
Latvia, one of the most heavily forested countries in Europe, has successfully achieved the re-endorsement of its national forest certification system.
5 December 2016
The critical role of forests and the landscape – Outcomes of the PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue (Part 2)
Driving innovation
From tackling global challenges with forests and trees to exploring the linkages between forest certification and landscape approaches: some of the key messages from the 2016 PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue.
1 December 2016
Sustainable landscapes key to sustainable livelihoods
Driving innovation
Convening the Dialogue on the topic of landscapes and livelihoods offered a unique opportunity to explore the ways forestry and certification interact with different land uses, development priorities and environmental issues.
28 November 2016
PEFC launches accreditation body training – sign up now!
News
Accreditation body auditors and technical experts are invited to attend our first Accreditation Body Training session, held in the PEFC office in Geneva next January.
25 November 2016
American Tree Farm System seeks PEFC re-endorsement: public consultation open
PEFC system news
Stakeholders globally are invited to provide feedback on the compliance of the ATFS national forest certification system with our Sustainability Benchmarks.
24 November 2016
Certification, sustainable forest management and the landscape approach
Driving innovation
Dr. Terry Sunderland, CIFOR, reflects on the recently concluded PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue.
23 November 2016
PEFC Week: taking the organization forward
News
As the 2016 PEFC Forest Certification Week came to an end, Sheam Satkuru-Granzella, Vice Chair of the PEFC International Board, looked back at some of the key highlights and outcomes from the week.
19 November 2016
PEFC Week: our time in Bali comes to an end
News
After a fantasic, productive and enlightening week in Bali, PEFC Forest Certification Week 2016 has come to an end.
18 November 2016
PEFC Week: Thoughts after the General Assembly
News
Among the many outcomes from the day was the appointment of our new Chairman, Peter Latham, and the approval of new PEFC national members from Thailand, Romania and Macedonia.
18 November 2016
PEFC celebrates impressive increases in certified hectares
News
Australia takes top spot for biggest increase in PEFC-certified forest area, with Germany celebrating highest growth in PEFC Chain of Custody certificates.
17 November 2016
“Growing together – growing strong”
News
Ben Gunneberg, our CEO, opens the 21st PEFC General Assembly in Bali, Indonesia.
16 November 2016
PEFC Week: reflections from day two
News
As day two of PEFC Forest Certification Week 2016 came to a close, Ben Gunneberg, our CEO, shared this thoughts from the day.
15 November 2016
New Board members elected at PEFC’s 21st General Assembly
Organisation news
Peter Latham has been elected as the new Chairman of PEFC, at the PEFC General Assembly in Bali, Indonesia.
15 November 2016
PEFC heads to Viet Nam and Thailand for Chain of Custody auditor training
Training announcements
This December, auditors from Viet Nam and Thailand will be able to benefit from a PEFC organized Chain of Custody auditor training.
15 November 2016
PEFC Week: see how the first day went!
News
Ben Gunneberg, our CEO, catches us up on the highlights of the first day of PEFC Forest Certification Week 2016!
14 November 2016
2016, what a year! Find out more…
News
From the building momentum in Asia to the start of our standards revision process, 2016 was another busy year for the PEFC alliance – as you will see, we managed to fit a lot in!
14 November 2016
Sustainable forests, sustainable landscapes, sustainable livelihoods – PEFC Week 2016 begins!
News
Today marks the first day of PEFC Forest Certification Week 2016, the one week in the year when the whole PEFC family from around the world gathers together to discuss not only the future of the organization but the future of forest certification.
11 November 2016
PEFC announces upcoming online Chain of Custody auditor training
Training announcements
The PEFC Chain of Custody training schedule is now available, offering a range of options to suit various needs and time zones.
10 November 2016
From Marrakesh to Bali: What does the landscape approach look like in practice?
Driving innovation
The PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue is just a week away, and we can’t wait to welcome you all to Bali. Our agenda is now finalized – take a look to see what you can expect.
2 November 2016
Help define sustainable forest management in India
News
Give your feedback on India’s draft standard for sustainable forest management through the public consultation.