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19 December 2013
PEFC Toolkit Supports National Forest Certification System Development
Driving innovation
The launch of PEFC's Toolkit providing a step-by-step guide to developing a national forest certification system aligned with PEFC’s sustainability benchmark requirements.
18 December 2013
The PEFC Collaboration Fund: looking forward and back
Collaboration Fund
Following the success of the previous years, PEFC is pleased to announce the launch of the fourth edition of its competition, the 2014 Collaboration Fund.
17 December 2013
Participants benefit from topical side events at PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue
FLEGT, plantations, and engaging small forest owners in certification were some of the many topics discussed by participants at the side events of PEFC’s Stakeholder Dialogue.
17 December 2013
Certification system developers benefit from PEFC support
News
Specifically tailored to support organizations actively pursuing certification system development, the workshop brought together around 50 people.
16 December 2013
Europe’s Cities Choose PEFC Certified Christmas Trees Once Again
News
This Christmas, Vatican City and Brussels once again look to PEFC-certified forests for their Christmas trees.
16 December 2013
Christmas Festivities Begin in London with PEFC Certified Tree
News
Norway’s annual gift of a Christmas tree has been lit in Trafalgar Square in London, UK, sourced from a PEFC-certified forest area.
16 December 2013
The best of both worlds: national standards reflecting international requirements
Driving innovation
Developing national standards in line with international requirements may not be easy, but it holds the most promise for creating real transformation, says Sarah Price, PEFC Head of Projects & Development.
13 December 2013
Local forests lead the way at the 26th Winter Universiade
News
The 26th Winter Universiade has just kicked off, and PEFC is at the heart of it. Between 11 and 21 December, university students from around the world will be in Trentino, Northern Italy, to attend these bi-annual games.
11 December 2013
Forest-based sector launches children's book during European Forest Week
Event report
'The Unexpected Forest' features adventures from Spik and Booksy in the forest – a lovely story that describes sustainable forest management and timber use without the usual facts and figures.
5 December 2013
Indonesian Forest Certification Scheme open for public consultation
PEFC system news
With the application of the Indonesian Forestry Certification Co-operation (IFCC) for PEFC endorsement, Indonesia has become the third Asian country after Malaysia and China to seek PEFC endorsement.
3 December 2013
PEFC-sponsored industry award goes to Scottish visitor centre
Sustainable construction
The first ever Timber in Construction Magazine awards celebrated some of the finest construction projects completed recently that used timber to its fullest potential.
21 November 2013
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue: “Sustainability is the new normal”
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue
The 2013 PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue recognized that Asia holds the key to unlocking the production and trade of sustainable forest products.
15 November 2013
PEFC International recognizes global leaders
News
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) was recognized this week for the greatest increase in forest certification of PEFC national members at the PEFC General Assembly.
14 November 2013
"If the people who work in and depend on the forests cannot survive, then the forests themselves will perish."
News
William Street Jr., PEFC Chairman, speaking at the 2013 PEFC General Assembly, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
13 November 2013
Forest owner representative elected as Vice Chair to PEFC Board of Directors
News
Ms. Natalie Hufnagl-Jovy has been elected as Vice Chair to the PEFC Board of Directors at the PEFC General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
12 November 2013
Two organizations join PEFC International as International Stakeholder members
News
The European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF) and the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) join as PEFC International Stakeholder members.
12 November 2013
Minister opens PEFC General Assembly; highlights importance of certification
News
YB Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, the Malaysian Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities speaking at the Opening Ceremony of PEFC’s 18th General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur.
11 November 2013
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue: final agenda released
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue
The sold-out PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue, which started today in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, will provide take stock and identify opportunities to catalyze uptake of sustainable practices within the region.
7 November 2013
PEFC announces side events for Forest Certification Week
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue
This year PEFC invited organizations to host side events during PEFC Forest Certification Week 2013, taking place next week in the Istana hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
5 November 2013
Global forest products companies commit to support forest certification
News
Leading companies are committed to support forest certification systems such as PEFC to significantly scale up sustainable forest management.