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27 May 2016
Striving to improve smallholder access to certification
PEFC system news
Multi-stakeholder working group begins the task of revising PEFC's Group Certification standard.
20 May 2016
Outlining expectations for forest management certification
PEFC system news
Forest conversions and trees outside forests: two of the nine areas to be given specific consideration during the revision of the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management standard.
17 May 2016
Datuk Himmat Singh appointed as MTCC Chairman
News
The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC), our National member for Malaysia, has welcomed Datuk Himmat Singh as their newly appointed Chairman.
12 May 2016
Forest certification systems are effective tools to demonstrate sustainable forestry
News
Two Sides, the initiative exploding the myths and setting out the facts about print media's sustainability, has brought together facts from a variety of sources illustrate just these points.
10 May 2016
Call for nominations – last chance to take part in a Standards Revision Working Group
PEFC system news
We invite all stakeholders to nominate candidates to participate in WG 4 Chain of Custody and Labelling and WG 5 Chain of Custody Certification Procedures.
4 May 2016
PEFC-certified cheques from Crédit Agricole
News
Clients at French bank Crédit Agricole can now enjoy their new sustainable cheque books, made with paper originating from PEFC-certified, sustainably managed forests.
4 May 2016
Work begins for PEFC Standards Revision Working Groups
PEFC system news
Following a fantastic response to our call for nominations, four Standards Revision Working Groups (WGs) are now established and already at work.
28 April 2016
Act local: Do you know how PEFC is reaching out in your country?
News
The huge breadth of activities undertaken by PEFC members around the world was clear to see today, as we entered the second day of our annual Members Meeting.
27 April 2016
PEFC Qualified Trainer Program kicks off
News
After successful completion of the program the participants will be awarded the “Qualified PEFC Chain of Custody Trainer” certificate.
22 April 2016
Algonquin Park Forest Advisory Group recognized
News
The leadership and personal commitment of the Algonquin Park Forest Advisory Group has been rewarded with the 2016 PEFC Canada Stewardship Award.
20 April 2016
PEFC Annual Review 2015 - Seeing the Bigger Picture
News
Turn the pages of our 2015 Annual Review and see the bigger picture among the many activities undertaken by the PEFC family and our partners all over the world.
14 April 2016
Forests adorn the heart of Brussels
News
Brussels celebrated the International Day of Forests and the first day of spring with the unveiling of a stunning photo exhibition on forests in the city’s European Quarter.
12 April 2016
First ever Nordic PEFC-certified building project
Sustainable construction
Scandinavia is soon to welcome its first PEFC Project certified building as Mäihä is unveiled at the Seinäjoki Housing Fair in Finland this July.
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
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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.