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7 April 2016
Green Building’s LEED Credit promotes sustainable forestry
News
With LEED now including PEFC, construction projects can in the future obtain both LEED and PEFC Project Chain of Custody certification.
6 April 2016
We want to improve: we need your help!
News
Help us ensure our website is the best it can be by taking part in our short survey.
4 April 2016
Deadline extended for GHG Emission Data Transfer Standard consultation
Driving innovation
Stakeholders have an extra 30 days to give their feedback on the enquiry draft for Emission Data Transfer – Requirements. You can now submit your feedback up to 4 May 2016.
29 March 2016
2016 PEFC Collaboration Fund closes
Collaboration Fund
The winning projects will be announced on our website in June.
24 March 2016
Finland: experience and enthusiasm combine
News
“It is fantastic to see the continued commitment and enthusiasm for PEFC and sustainable forest management in Finland, after 16 years of endorsement,” said Ben Gunneberg, CEO of PEFC International, following his visit to Finland
23 March 2016
International Day of Forests: but we can’t stop here!
News
“As the first International Day of Forests since the COP21 agreement and the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is great to see forests being put into the spotlight,” said Ben Gunneberg, CEO of PEFC International.
22 March 2016
Taking the next steps in New Zealand
News
Achieving PEFC endorsement of New Zealand forest certification system was the first step, but now the work begins to run the system.
21 March 2016
Register now for the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Expert Forum!
PEFC system news
Do you have experience in sustainable forest management? Are you ready and eager to get involved in our standards revision process?
18 March 2016
Working together to tackle deforestation
News
What does the Paris Agreement mean for the zero deforestation and corporate/NGO/government partnerships agenda? Such vital questions will be discussed at the Innovation Forum.
17 March 2016
Paying tribute to Richard
News
A special ceremony to celebrate the life and honor the memory of Richard Stanton, our colleague who passed away last year.
16 March 2016
PEFC in Japan: building credibility from the ground up
News
The need for collaboration and cooperation to expand forest certification in Japan was the resounding conclusion to the SGEC Forest Certification Forum, held last week in Tokyo.
15 March 2016
GHG Emission Data Transfer Standard – need to know more?
Driving innovation
In order to better inform stakeholders about the background of the standard and the technical details of the framework we are offering two information webinars.
15 March 2016
Asian Timber – Certified: Sustainable Landscapes for Sustainable Livelihoods
News
We offer a special supplement on forest certification in Asia to keep you abreast of these exciting movements under foot and to motivate and inspire you to get involved.
10 March 2016
Filipino advocates lead the country towards forest certification
News
In a pioneering move to promote forestry conservation, a group of Filipino advocates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will move the country towards the establishment of a national forest certification system.
9 March 2016
Even the bees have a quality home
News
An Italian beekeeping company has become the first of its kind to receive PEFC certification, building on the success of Miele del Cansiglio, the only PEFC-certified honey in the world.
8 March 2016
Connecting smallholders and the private sector: unleashing the real potential of forestry in Asia
News
Exploring the interface between large-scale private sector and smallholders at Asia-Pacific Forestry Week.
1 March 2016
Forest certification on prime time Filipino news
News
PEFC International representatives and our National members gave their advice and guidance at the Asia-Pacific Forestry Week in the Philippines. This meeting was captured by People’s Television (PTV), and given a slot on the 6pm news.
29 February 2016
Call for proposals: enter PEFC’s Collaboration Fund competition!
Collaboration Fund
Through the Collaboration Fund we seek to support efforts to advance sustainable forest management and forest certification around the world by our members and partner organizations.
26 February 2016
PEFC announces upcoming Chain of Custody training schedule
Training announcements
The PEFC Chain of Custody training schedule is now available, offering a range of options to suit various needs and time zones.
24 February 2016
PEFC Revision Process - thanks for the nominations!
PEFC system news
We are now evaluating all available nominations and will come back to the nominees in the next three weeks with further information.