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4 May 2016
Work begins for PEFC Standards Revision Working Groups
PEFC system news
Following a fantastic response to our call for nominations, four Standards Revision Working Groups (WGs) are now established and already at work.
28 April 2016
Act local: Do you know how PEFC is reaching out in your country?
News
The huge breadth of activities undertaken by PEFC members around the world was clear to see today, as we entered the second day of our annual Members Meeting.
27 April 2016
PEFC Qualified Trainer Program kicks off
News
After successful completion of the program the participants will be awarded the “Qualified PEFC Chain of Custody Trainer” certificate.
22 April 2016
Algonquin Park Forest Advisory Group recognized
News
The leadership and personal commitment of the Algonquin Park Forest Advisory Group has been rewarded with the 2016 PEFC Canada Stewardship Award.
20 April 2016
PEFC Annual Review 2015 - Seeing the Bigger Picture
News
Turn the pages of our 2015 Annual Review and see the bigger picture among the many activities undertaken by the PEFC family and our partners all over the world.
14 April 2016
Forests adorn the heart of Brussels
News
Brussels celebrated the International Day of Forests and the first day of spring with the unveiling of a stunning photo exhibition on forests in the city’s European Quarter.
12 April 2016
First ever Nordic PEFC-certified building project
Sustainable construction
Scandinavia is soon to welcome its first PEFC Project certified building as Mäihä is unveiled at the Seinäjoki Housing Fair in Finland this July.
7 April 2016
Green Building’s LEED Credit promotes sustainable forestry
News
With LEED now including PEFC, construction projects can in the future obtain both LEED and PEFC Project Chain of Custody certification.
6 April 2016
We want to improve: we need your help!
News
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4 April 2016
Deadline extended for GHG Emission Data Transfer Standard consultation
Driving innovation
Stakeholders have an extra 30 days to give their feedback on the enquiry draft for Emission Data Transfer – Requirements. You can now submit your feedback up to 4 May 2016.
29 March 2016
2016 PEFC Collaboration Fund closes
Collaboration Fund
The winning projects will be announced on our website in June.
24 March 2016
Finland: experience and enthusiasm combine
News
“It is fantastic to see the continued commitment and enthusiasm for PEFC and sustainable forest management in Finland, after 16 years of endorsement,” said Ben Gunneberg, CEO of PEFC International, following his visit to Finland
23 March 2016
International Day of Forests: but we can’t stop here!
News
“As the first International Day of Forests since the COP21 agreement and the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is great to see forests being put into the spotlight,” said Ben Gunneberg, CEO of PEFC International.
22 March 2016
Taking the next steps in New Zealand
News
Achieving PEFC endorsement of New Zealand forest certification system was the first step, but now the work begins to run the system.
21 March 2016
Register now for the PEFC Sustainable Forest Management Expert Forum!
PEFC system news
Do you have experience in sustainable forest management? Are you ready and eager to get involved in our standards revision process?
18 March 2016
Working together to tackle deforestation
News
What does the Paris Agreement mean for the zero deforestation and corporate/NGO/government partnerships agenda? Such vital questions will be discussed at the Innovation Forum.
17 March 2016
Paying tribute to Richard
News
A special ceremony to celebrate the life and honor the memory of Richard Stanton, our colleague who passed away last year.
16 March 2016
PEFC in Japan: building credibility from the ground up
News
The need for collaboration and cooperation to expand forest certification in Japan was the resounding conclusion to the SGEC Forest Certification Forum, held last week in Tokyo.
15 March 2016
GHG Emission Data Transfer Standard – need to know more?
Driving innovation
In order to better inform stakeholders about the background of the standard and the technical details of the framework we are offering two information webinars.
15 March 2016
Asian Timber – Certified: Sustainable Landscapes for Sustainable Livelihoods
News
We offer a special supplement on forest certification in Asia to keep you abreast of these exciting movements under foot and to motivate and inspire you to get involved.