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17 November 2014
RECOFTC joins PEFC as a new international stakeholder member
News
RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests has become the latest non-profit organization to join PEFC as an International Stakeholder member.
14 November 2014
CERTFOR celebrates 10 years of PEFC endorsement
News
This month CERTFOR celebrates 10 years of partnership with PEFC, fulfilling and growing every year to promote the sustainability of the forest, wood and paper industry within Chile.
13 November 2014
EU forest policy the focus of upcoming CEPF Members Day
News
Sponsored by PEFC, the CEPF Members Day will see high-level speakers discuss the development, challenges and opportunities of the current and future EU forest policy.
12 November 2014
Consumers expect responsible timber sourcing, retailer survey shows
News
ASDA survey shows that more than 90% of consumers agree that wood-based materials should be sourced from sustainably managed forests.
7 November 2014
PEFC-certified wood key element of new high-tech urban dwellings
Sustainable construction
A cutting-edge building model made out of PEFC-certified Finnish pine was unveiled at the recent Habitare Fair in Finland.
5 November 2014
Japan becomes fourth Asian country to join as a PEFC national member
News
Following in the footsteps of China, Indonesia and Malaysia, the addition of Japan’s SGEC shows that PEFC truly is the forest certification system of choice for the region.
5 November 2014
PEFC heads to Vietnam for Forestry Certification Workshop
News
Stakeholders interested in promoting sustainable forest management in Viet Nam are able to benefit from the first PEFC/VFAS Forestry Certification Workshop, taking place in Hanoi on 8 December.
3 November 2014
China celebrates endorsement of its national system at International Symposium
News
The endorsement of the Chinese Forest Certification Scheme (CFCS) was the centerpiece of the recent International Symposium on Forest Certification, held in Beijing, China.
31 October 2014
Purchasing newsprint from sustainable sources highlighted at WAN-IFRA Conference
News
The environmental benefits of purchasing newsprint that originates from sustainably managed forests was the focus of PEFC’s Singapore-based consultant Michael Buckley’s presentation.
29 October 2014
Food, Fuel, Fiber and Forests: Gary Dunning set for his knowledge blast at PEFC’s Stakeholder Dialogue
News
Sustainable landscapes and how they relate to supply chains for food, feed, fiber and fuel is the focus of one of the ‘knowledge blasts’ at the upcoming PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue.
28 October 2014
PEFC at the World SB14 Barcelona Conference
News
The advantages, challenges and opportunities of incorporating sustainable tropical timber in construction are the focus of today’s Global Vision session at the World Sustainable Building 2014 Conference.
27 October 2014
Food from the forest at the heart of new recipe book
News
Produce grown in sustainably managed PEFC-certified forests is the focus of the brand new recipe book “Cuisine from the Forests”.
24 October 2014
PEFC recognized by green building standard BREEAM
Sustainable construction
PEFC has been recognized by BREEAM for its ability to allow the construction industry to source forest products in a responsible way.
22 October 2014
Nepal’s community forests take a step closer to certification
News
With an astonishing 40% of Nepal’s population involved in community forestry, the importance of this community-based forestry in the country cannot be overstated.
20 October 2014
Wood Awards 2014 shortlist unveiled
Sustainable construction
A shortlist of 30 projects has been selected from a record entry of over 300 British architecture and furniture projects in the national Wood Awards 2014.
16 October 2014
Certification as a solution to tropical deforestation: keynote speaker announced
News
Kerstin Canby, Forest Trends, will get the PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue started with the key findings of the recently published Consumer Goods and Deforestation report.
14 October 2014
PEFC Stakeholder Dialogue: five weeks to go!
News
The Dialogue already boasts a wide range of speakers and an agenda which promises an open and constructive dialogue. Register now!
13 October 2014
Wooden triangles take on a new shape at Helsinki Design Week
News
Constructed from nearly 3,000 individual wooden triangles, the centerpiece came to life over three days, revealing its final shape on the last day.
13 October 2014
WWF at risk? WWF accused of being used for greenwashing
News
According to Mr. Huismann, “the Geneva-based WWF International has received millions of dollars from its links with governments and business."
9 October 2014
Indonesian forests to benefit from PEFC certification
PEFC system news
Indonesian national forest certification system achieves PEFC endorsement.