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12 December 2014
PEFC in the Republic of Congo moves a step closer at PEFC Week
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Promoting sustainable management in this largest remaining natural swath of rainforests in Africa is critical for securing the well-being of millions of forest-dependent people and ensuring the viability of these unique assets.
11 December 2014
Latest country to receive PEFC endorsement celebrates!
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Indonesia celebrates its achievement in becoming the latest country to receive PEFC endorsement of its national forest certification system.
10 December 2014
Call for proposals: enter PEFC’s Collaboration Fund competition!
Collaboration Fund
PEFC members and other non-profit organizations can submit proposals for new and innovative projects until 4 April 2015.
9 December 2014
Vietnam a key player in promoting sustainability worldwide
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Forestry Certification Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, organized by HAWA, Bureau Veritas and PEFC International, attracted over 50 company representatives to find out what PEFC can do for their business.
8 December 2014
PEFC launches Vietnamese System Development Toolkit
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The new language version of the toolkit was officially launched during the Forestry Certification Workshop 2014.
8 December 2014
More labels on products an important but under utilized consumer solution
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Discover the key takeaways of the 5th PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue: Engaging Consumers on Sustainability.
2 December 2014
Finland seeks PEFC endorsement for a record fourth time: public consultation open
PEFC system news
Stakeholders globally are invited to provide feedback on its compliance with PEFC International's Sustainability Benchmarks by 2 February 2015.
27 November 2014
PEFC calls on Dutch government to engage in inclusive process on sustainable biomass criteria
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We are surprised to learn that something as important as criteria for sustainable biomass affecting forests from around the world appears to be negotiated by an exclusive group of Dutch stakeholders behind closed doors.
26 November 2014
PEFC International awards national members as certified forest area rises
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The Sustainable Forestry Initiative was recognized at last week’s PEFC General Assembly for the greatest increase in forest certification for a PEFC national member.
25 November 2014
National forest certification system of Gabon achieves re-endorsement
PEFC system news
The Gabonese forest certification system has successfully achieved re-endorsement by PEFC, confirming that it continues to meet PEFC’s globally recognized Sustainability Benchmarks.
24 November 2014
PEFC highlights key achievements of 2014!
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A special edition of the PEFC Newsletter was published today to mark the opening of PEFC Forest Certification Week in Paris, France, highlighting some of the key achievements and progress of PEFC in 2014.
20 November 2014
Consumers trust certification labels and expect companies to label products, PEFC research shows
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The survey shows that certification labels, such as the PEFC label, are the most trusted means of giving confidence to consumers that wood-based products are sustainably sourced.
19 November 2014
Minister highlights role of forests in mitigating climate change at PEFC General Assembly
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In his remarks welcoming Mr. Stéphane Le Foll, Minister for Agriculture, Agrifood and Forestry, Mr. Street looked back at the successful history of PEFC.
19 November 2014
“Will we pass the ultimate test of time?”
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William Street Jr., PEFC Chairman, gives his reflections at the PEFC General Assembly.
19 November 2014
Traditional Chinese DING presented during PEFC General Assembly
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The China Forest Certification Council presented William Street, Chairman of the Board of PEFC International, with a traditional Chinese gift known as a DING.
19 November 2014
New Board members elected at PEFC’s 19th General Assembly
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Ms. Sheam Satkuru-Granzella has been re-elected as Vice Chair to the PEFC Board of Directors at the PEFC General Assembly in Paris, France.
18 November 2014
Call for proposals: the 2015 PEFC Collaboration Fund Competition is now OPEN
Collaboration Fund
PEFC is delighted to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2015 Collaboration Fund, following the official launch during PEFC Forest Certification Week in Paris, France.
17 November 2014
RECOFTC joins PEFC as a new international stakeholder member
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RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests has become the latest non-profit organization to join PEFC as an International Stakeholder member.
14 November 2014
CERTFOR celebrates 10 years of PEFC endorsement
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This month CERTFOR celebrates 10 years of partnership with PEFC, fulfilling and growing every year to promote the sustainability of the forest, wood and paper industry within Chile.
13 November 2014
EU forest policy the focus of upcoming CEPF Members Day
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Sponsored by PEFC, the CEPF Members Day will see high-level speakers discuss the development, challenges and opportunities of the current and future EU forest policy.