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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.
4 November 2013
7 Days to win a trip to Trentino – blog about the Winter Universiade!
News
We are looking for a passionate, informed, and talented blogger to report about the green initiatives undertaken during the forthcoming 2013 Winter Universiade.
1 November 2013
Stakeholders address sustainability at critical moment in the growth of wood energy trade
News
Experts examined the international trade in wood pellets between the U.S. and Europe and furthered the understanding of how forest fiber can be responsibly sourced.
25 October 2013
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue fully booked
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue
Following exceptionally high level interest, the 2013 PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue is fully booked and registration is now closed.
23 October 2013
Cooperatives Meet to Discuss the Potential for PEFC in Thua Thien Hue Province, Viet Nam
News
“Trees can sustain livelihoods and provide families with a secure income, but being trapped in a circle of poverty means that people are forced to make decisions based on short-term needs rather than longer term prosperity,”
17 October 2013
Stakeholders joining efforts to develop the Congo Basin’s wood sector
News
Organized by ATIBT, and held under the auspices of the Ministry of Forestry and Sustainable Development of the Republic of Congo, the Forum will address four key themes over two days of presentations and panel discussions.
17 October 2013
26th Winter Universiade embraces PEFC Certification
News
The environment will be the first medal winner at the 26th Winter Universiade in Trentino, Italy this December, and following the success of the Nordic World Ski Championships earlier this year, PEFC will be at the heart of it.
15 October 2013
Global business network recommends PEFC certification
News
The CGF has developed a set of Guidelines in support of its resolution to help achieve zero net deforestation by 2020.