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23 August 2016
Mäihä leads the way for PEFC project certification in Finland
Sustainable construction
Scandinavia celebrated its first building awarded with PEFC project certification as Mäihä, a wooden apartment block, was unveiled.
18 August 2016
CertforChile and SFI achieve PEFC re-endorsement
PEFC system news
The national forest certification systems of Chile and North America (SFI) have both successfully achieved re-endorsement.
16 August 2016
The best way to protect rights and investments? Get the consent of local people
Training announcements
Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC): what is it? How can it be implemented? This is the focus of an upcoming course run by RECOFTC – the Center for People and Forests.
10 August 2016
MTCC pays tribute to its founding Chairman of 17 years
News
Dato’ Dr. Freezailah Che Yeom's illustrious career as MTCC Chairman, spanning 17 years, culminated in a farewell and appreciation dinner held in Kuala Lumpur.
8 August 2016
PAFC Cameroon President passes away
News
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Christine Anjembe Nkene, President of PAFC Cameroon.
5 August 2016
PEFC-certified paper in the news
News
All editions of the Italian daily newspaper Dolomiten are now printed on PEFC-certified paper and carry the PEFC label!
3 August 2016
First Latvian private forest owners achieve PEFC certification!
News
23 individual forest owners have been able to certify their forests as the private forest association MA Krāslava becomes the first in the country to achieve PEFC sustainable forest management certification through PEFC Group Certification.
28 July 2016
Corruption and illegal logging: the “twins” of environmental criminality
News
Presenting its findings in Rome, the TREES project has successfully shed light on the role that bribes play in encouraging the illegal timber trade in Europe.
26 July 2016
The PEFC label part of ALDI SOUTH’s awareness campaign
News
ALDI SOUTH presented its customers in Germany with seven important sustainability seals from the ALDI SOUTH product range.
21 July 2016
Task Forces get to work on the key sustainable forest management issues
PEFC system news
Trees outside forests, forest conversions, and non-wood forest products and ecosystem services: three of the key areas identified for extra attention as we revise our international standard for sustainable forest management.
19 July 2016
From the innovative to the fashionable: the 2016 Collaboration Fund projects
Collaboration Fund
We are delighted to announce that the 2016 Collaboration Fund will support projects in Italy, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Thailand and the US.
18 July 2016
India making strides on the system development challenge!
News
Developing a national forest certification system for India is a big job. The country is vast, the forests are diverse, and with a population of over 1.2 billion, there are a lot of stakeholders to involve!
15 July 2016
PEFC Pilot Project: Help us to improve our multi-site certification
News
We are looking for organizations to take part in our pilot project to test the feasibility of conducting internal audits remotely.
13 July 2016
PEFC Wood Works x Justus K – from paper to garment in Helsinki
Forests for Fashion
From 5 to 11 September 2016, the PEFC Wood Works x Justus K installation will bring together paper and clothing in spectacular style!
11 July 2016
Join us in Brussels for the first PEFC International EU Policy Conference
News
Want to know more about the effect of EU policy on sustainable forest management? Interested in discussing the role of forest certification within the decisions coming out of Brussels?
7 July 2016
Australia’s illegal logging regulation recognizes PEFC
News
PEFC-certified companies are now recognized as automatically meeting the due diligence requirements in Australia’s illegal logging regulation.
5 July 2016
PEFC sharpens its focus on Viet Nam
News
Viet Nam is well on the road to developing its own national forest certification system in line with PEFC international requirements. The government is committed to establish the Vietnam Forest Certification Council (VFCC), which will take on the role of running the national system.
30 June 2016
France seeks PEFC re-endorsement: public consultation open
PEFC system news
Stakeholders globally are invited to provide feedback by 23 August 2016.
28 June 2016
Register now for the PEFC Chain of Custody Expert Forum!
PEFC system news
Your chance to comment and discuss the specific issues around the PEFC Chain of Custody Standard and its revision.
27 June 2016
Sustainable Landscapes for Sustainable Livelihoods: the 2016 PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue
Driving innovation
Our two-day dialogue will build clarity and vision on the role of forest certification, sustainable supply chains and stakeholders in catalyzing sustainable landscapes and livelihoods.