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28 October 2014
PEFC at the World SB14 Barcelona Conference
News
The advantages, challenges and opportunities of incorporating sustainable tropical timber in construction are the focus of today’s Global Vision session at the World Sustainable Building 2014 Conference.
27 October 2014
Food from the forest at the heart of new recipe book
News
Produce grown in sustainably managed PEFC-certified forests is the focus of the brand new recipe book “Cuisine from the Forests”.
24 October 2014
PEFC recognized by green building standard BREEAM
Sustainable construction
PEFC has been recognized by BREEAM for its ability to allow the construction industry to source forest products in a responsible way.
22 October 2014
Nepal’s community forests take a step closer to certification
News
With an astonishing 40% of Nepal’s population involved in community forestry, the importance of this community-based forestry in the country cannot be overstated.
20 October 2014
Wood Awards 2014 shortlist unveiled
Sustainable construction
A shortlist of 30 projects has been selected from a record entry of over 300 British architecture and furniture projects in the national Wood Awards 2014.
16 October 2014
Certification as a solution to tropical deforestation: keynote speaker announced
News
Kerstin Canby, Forest Trends, will get the PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue started with the key findings of the recently published Consumer Goods and Deforestation report.
14 October 2014
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue: five weeks to go!
News
The Dialogue already boasts a wide range of speakers and an agenda which promises an open and constructive dialogue. Register now!
13 October 2014
Wooden triangles take on a new shape at Helsinki Design Week
News
Constructed from nearly 3,000 individual wooden triangles, the centerpiece came to life over three days, revealing its final shape on the last day.
13 October 2014
WWF at risk? WWF accused of being used for greenwashing
News
According to Mr. Huismann, “the Geneva-based WWF International has received millions of dollars from its links with governments and business."
9 October 2014
Indonesian forests to benefit from PEFC certification
PEFC system news
Indonesian national forest certification system achieves PEFC endorsement.
1 October 2014
PEFC and AB Group Packaging host ‘Food from the Forests’ event at Packaging Innovations
News
“Food from the Forests” highlighted the multiple uses of forests, including the importance of forests as a source of food.
30 September 2014
PEFC and Interpol together against corruption in the timber industry
News
PEFC Italy, Conlegno, RiSSC, Risk Monitor and CNVP launch a project to prevent criminal organizations infiltrating into the EU timber market.
24 September 2014
PEFC supports global New York Declaration on Forests
News
PEFC as the world's leading forest certification system welcomes this partnership, recognizing the potential that this wide coalition of actors can achieve by joining forces.
23 September 2014
Spanish PEFC System Development Toolkit launched in Mexico
News
The Toolkit was launched on the second day of the FAO and National Forestry Commission organized Seminar on Sustainable Forest Management: International Experiences and Perspectives for Mexico.
22 September 2014
PEFC encourages global unions to continue to be involved with FSC
News
BWI re-assessing their position regarding FSC, as a result of FSC's failure to promote ILO core labour standards.
17 September 2014
“A significant milestone for safeguarding global forests”
News
Sheam Satkuru-Granzella, PEFC Vice Chair, gives her keynote remarks at the International Workshop on Forest Certification, held by the Chinese Academy of Forestry (CAF).
16 September 2014
Pizza Hut puts the focus on sustainability
News
With the launch of the new PEFC-certified packaging for their brand new chicken range, Pizza Hut is putting the focus on sustainability.
4 September 2014
Stimulating consumer demand to address deforestation: PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue agenda shapes up
News
The updated agenda promises an open and constructive dialogue with the aim of ratcheting-up demand side pressure for sustainable forest products to strengthen the business case for all stakeholders to deliver viable sustainability solutions.
29 August 2014
PEFC and AB Group Packaging support use of paper bags, with new tax planned for plastic bags
News
Together with AB Group Packaging, PEFC is supporting the increased use of paper bags, as a viable alternative to plastic.
29 August 2014
PEFC at the WAN-IFRA Conference in India
News
The environmental benefits of purchasing newsprint that originates from sustainably managed forests will the theme of the presentation by Michael Buckley at the Printing Summit.