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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.
23 February 2016
Vietnamese Government reinvigorates efforts to advance forest certification
News
The Vietnamese government-approved a Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme (VFCS) Program, that aims to implement sustainable forest management and forest certification in the country.
19 February 2016
Russian national forest certification system achieves PEFC re-endorsement
PEFC system news
This ensures that Russian certified forest owners and companies can continue to benefit from the global acceptance of PEFC.
19 February 2016
PEFC at full force for Asia-Pacific Forestry Week
News
We will be co-hosting two stream events, helping to contribute towards the deliberations of the APFW. We look forward to welcoming you at these events or meeting you at the PEFC Booth in the main exhibition area.
18 February 2016
PEFC to enable companies to track GHG emissions – stakeholder consultation on data transfer requirements
Driving innovation
Stakeholders are invited to give feedback on the enquiry draft for Emission Data Transfer – Requirements by 4 April 2016.
17 February 2016
How to participate in PEFC's Standards Revision
PEFC system news
There are several ways for stakeholders to get involved and help us to make the best even better.
12 February 2016
SFI partnering for conservation and community impact throughout North America
News
Grants announced for 19 projects to help further understanding of the conservation benefits of managed forests, and to strengthen the connection between communities and forests.
8 February 2016
"Forests Matter" – The Why and What of PEFC for Companies
News
Learn why forest certification matters in our the new 2-minute video.