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20 November 2018
Give your feedback on the Luxembourg forest certification system
PEFC system news
We invite stakeholders to give their comments on the revised national forest certification system of Luxembourg.
16 November 2018
Winning photos impress at PEFC Week
Forests in photos
The top twelve photos from the second edition of our ‘Experience Forests, Experience PEFC’ photo contest were all on display throughout PEFC Week.
15 November 2018
Increasing good forest management globally: certification and beyond
Driving innovation
Ben Gunneberg, PEFC International CEO and Secretary General, delivers his reflections at the 23rd PEFC General Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.
15 November 2018
PEFC Board Elections 2018
Organisation news
Peter Latham will continue as Chairman of the PEFC Internaional board, Genevieve Chua is elected to Vice Chair and we welcome two new board members.
14 November 2018
A leap forward for sustainable forest management and smallholders
PEFC system news
The revised PEFC Sustainable Forest Management and Group Forest Management Certification benchmark standards are approved by the PEFC General Assembly.
12 November 2018
2018 PEFC Photographer of the Year – we have a winner!!
Forests in photos
We are pleased to announce the winner and the 12 finalists of the 2018 PEFC Photographer of the Year Award!
8 November 2018
Chain of Custody auditor training in Bulgaria and online – register now!
Training announcements
We have updated our training schedule with two options for training in the near future, one face-to-face initial training and an online update training for more experienced auditors.
8 November 2018
PEFC in 2018: Moving forward together
News
The PEFC alliance is growing and we are working together as a global team - find out more with our special PEFC Week newsletter.
8 November 2018
PEFC: Opening doors for South African smallholders
PEFC system news
South Africa has achieved PEFC endorsement of its national forest certification system, becoming the second national system in Africa to achieve PEFC endorsement, following Gabon.
7 November 2018
Smallholders key to sustainable production and consumption
Event report
The unique needs of smallholders differ from country to country, from community to community, from sector to sector. We need to be very mindful of those whose livelihoods depend on their forests and farmlands - but one size doesn't fit all!
6 November 2018
Prime Minister approves sustainable forest management and forest certification for Vietnam
News
Prime Minister’s Office to approve the project on sustainable forest management and forest certification by establishing the national forest certification system, with the intention to double the current certified forest area by 2020.
5 November 2018
IT solutions for sustainable forest management in Southeast Asia
Driving innovation
Join us at a special event in Singapore to discuss new and emerging technologies to be utilized in sustainable forest management and responsible trade!
1 November 2018
PAFC Gabon poised to contribute to Gabon’s commitment to sustainable forestry
News
PAFC Gabon, as a grassroots organization that is governed and administered by local stakeholders, is well positioned to support its government’s goal of dramatically increasing both the uptake of certification and the expansion of sustainable forest management in the country.
30 October 2018
PEFC Chain of Custody Standard – an update on the revision process
PEFC system news
To ensure our PEFC Chain of Custody standard is the best it can be, we regularly review it to integrate best practices, lessons learnt, and stakeholder expectations.
25 October 2018
PEFC Chairman Peter Latham wins Lifetime Achievement Award
News
Peter Latham OBE, who is currently the Chairman of PEFC International, received the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his 44-year career in the industry.
24 October 2018
Best Use of Certified Timber Prize: one month left to wait!
Sustainable construction
Excitement is growing as the annual World Architecture Festival approaches! Meet Mark Thomson, an Australian architect and jury member and learn more about our partner Piveteau Bois.
22 October 2018
Implement Today for a Sustainable, Healthier Tomorrow – join us at the CGF Sustainable Retail Summit
News
PEFC will host a Special Breakfast Session within the SRS to discuss the importance of forest certification and highlight how investing in certified forest products helps meet corporate sustainability targets and the SDGs.
18 October 2018
Demonstrating the legality and sustainability of tropical hardwood is a must
News
“We are entering a new age for timber, a new industrial revolution for timber,” said Peter Latham, Chairman of PEFC International, speaking at the first Malaysian Timber Conference.
16 October 2018
The triple win of Trees outside Forests
News
With the PEFC General Assembly expected to approve the revised sustainable forest management standard in November, trees outside forests will be eligible for certification, presenting a tremendous opportunity in terms of wood supply.
15 October 2018
Discover the finalists for the Best Use of Certified Timber Prize IV
Sustainable construction
A hotel that revived a historic mountain village in Italy and a visitor centre in China that takes its guests back in time.