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27 October 2016
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue side events: what takes your interest?
News
Friday morning will see us break away from the typical plenary meeting to explore a selection of specific topics through our partner-run side events.
25 October 2016
An award winning tree house extension for Mellor Primary School
Sustainable construction
Designed by Sarah Wigglesworth Architects, Mellor Primary School won the PEFC UK sponsored Best Education Project award at the Structural Timber Awards 2016.
20 October 2016
From Marrakech to Bali: The crucial role of forests in the spotlight this November
News
As the world’s leaders head to Marrakech this November for the latest climate change talks, PEFC is gathering its stakeholders in Bali to explore how we can amplify the essential role that forests and trees play in providing solutions
14 October 2016
Sustainable school wins AFS Certified Timber Award
News
Law Architects win the prestigious Australian Forestry Standard Ltd Certified Timber Award at the Australian Timber Design Awards.
6 October 2016
Paper and Packaging in the spotlight for the 1st PEFC Sustainability Fair
News
Join us as we seek to raise awareness of sustainable forest products and promote the use of paper and packaging certified by PEFC.
4 October 2016
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue to foster talks between land use competitors
Driving innovation
The CIFOR side event at the upcoming PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue will bring together people from land-use sectors, to share their experiences, both positive and negative.
29 September 2016
Help us design our next website!
News
Take part in our online exercise to help us ensure the new PEFC website is the best it can be.
26 September 2016
Moving forest certification beyond its boundaries: PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue agenda takes shape
Driving innovation
From panel sessions with international experts, side events run by participants in order to delve deeper into the hot topics, to group sessions designed to encourage exchange, there is much to look forward to.
22 September 2016
Green public procurement made easy for Italian authorities
News
PEFC Italy has launched a new operational guide to green public procurement (GPP) to enable public and private players alike to support sustainable forest management.
14 September 2016
PEFC short-listed for TTJ Environmental Achievement Award
News
The TTJ Award recognizes our commitment to advancing sustainable forest management.
7 September 2016
SFI continues to engage the international forest community through PEFC endorsement
News
SFI has again met the rigorous third-party assessment of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).
1 September 2016
Adapting PEFC Chain of Custody certification to future needs
PEFC system news
We must ensure that our Chain of Custody standard is the best it can be - revision process underway.
29 August 2016
Landscapes and Livelihoods: PEFC’s Stakeholder Dialogue set to navigate new terrain
Driving innovation
We have a packed agenda, full of opportunities for discussion as we aim to scale up the positive impacts of forestry on sustainable landscapes.
23 August 2016
Mäihä leads the way for PEFC project certification in Finland
Sustainable construction
Scandinavia celebrated its first building awarded with PEFC project certification as Mäihä, a wooden apartment block, was unveiled.
18 August 2016
CertforChile and SFI achieve PEFC re-endorsement
PEFC system news
The national forest certification systems of Chile and North America (SFI) have both successfully achieved re-endorsement.
16 August 2016
The best way to protect rights and investments? Get the consent of local people
Training announcements
Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC): what is it? How can it be implemented? This is the focus of an upcoming course run by RECOFTC – the Center for People and Forests.
10 August 2016
MTCC pays tribute to its founding Chairman of 17 years
News
Dato’ Dr. Freezailah Che Yeom's illustrious career as MTCC Chairman, spanning 17 years, culminated in a farewell and appreciation dinner held in Kuala Lumpur.
8 August 2016
PAFC Cameroon President passes away
News
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Christine Anjembe Nkene, President of PAFC Cameroon.
5 August 2016
PEFC-certified paper in the news
News
All editions of the Italian daily newspaper Dolomiten are now printed on PEFC-certified paper and carry the PEFC label!
3 August 2016
First Latvian private forest owners achieve PEFC certification!
News
23 individual forest owners have been able to certify their forests as the private forest association MA Krāslava becomes the first in the country to achieve PEFC sustainable forest management certification through PEFC Group Certification.