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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.
28 July 2016
Corruption and illegal logging: the “twins” of environmental criminality
News
Presenting its findings in Rome, the TREES project has successfully shed light on the role that bribes play in encouraging the illegal timber trade in Europe.
26 July 2016
The PEFC label part of ALDI SOUTH’s awareness campaign
News
ALDI SOUTH presented its customers in Germany with seven important sustainability seals from the ALDI SOUTH product range.
21 July 2016
Task Forces get to work on the key sustainable forest management issues
PEFC system news
Trees outside forests, forest conversions, and non-wood forest products and ecosystem services: three of the key areas identified for extra attention as we revise our international standard for sustainable forest management.
19 July 2016
From the innovative to the fashionable: the 2016 Collaboration Fund projects
Collaboration Fund
We are delighted to announce that the 2016 Collaboration Fund will support projects in Italy, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Thailand and the US.
18 July 2016
India making strides on the system development challenge!
News
Developing a national forest certification system for India is a big job. The country is vast, the forests are diverse, and with a population of over 1.2 billion, there are a lot of stakeholders to involve!
15 July 2016
PEFC Pilot Project: Help us to improve our multi-site certification
News
We are looking for organizations to take part in our pilot project to test the feasibility of conducting internal audits remotely.
13 July 2016
PEFC Wood Works x Justus K – from paper to garment in Helsinki
Forests for Fashion
From 5 to 11 September 2016, the PEFC Wood Works x Justus K installation will bring together paper and clothing in spectacular style!