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5 July 2013
CBFP interactive dialogue in Geneva with Matthew Cassetta, the new CBFP Facilitator
News
Matthew Cassetta, the Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP), led an interactive dialogue to discuss protection of regional biodiversity, forest governance, and ways to enhance living conditions in the Central African region.
28 June 2013
PEFC welcomes global initiative to combat deforestation
News
As deforestation rates of tropical forests remain high, major multinational companies, governments, and NGOs came together to seek solutions towards reducing tropical deforestation associated with the sourcing of commodities.
21 June 2013
Consumer Goods Forum supports PEFC forest management certification
News
The CGF advises members in its recently released Sustainability Activation Toolkit that PEFC is one of the forest management schemes it supports.
20 June 2013
World's highest wooden observation tower is PEFC certified
Sustainable construction
The opening of the Pyramidenkogel in Carinthia, Austria, sets another milestone for the promotion of sustainable forestry.
17 June 2013
Launch of the PEFC Label Generator
News
PEFC has launched a new Label Generator to make it easier and quicker for companies, forest owners and uncertified entities to create PEFC labels.
25 April 2013
The future is bright for PEFC’s Collaboration Fund
Collaboration Fund
PEFC's Collaboration Fund is now into its third year of operation after the recent closing of the 2013 call for proposals.
26 March 2013
Public consultation of the PAFC Gabon forest certification standard
PEFC system news
PAFC Gabon is pleased to inform its stakeholders that it is revising its national forest certification system.
14 March 2013
PEFC publishes results of complaints against APP
News
In response to the complaints of PEFC against APP regarding potential non-compliances with PEFC International's Chain of custody requirements, the investigations of the relevant certification body confirmed that APP implemented PEFC requirements correctly.
13 March 2013
Indigenous leader joins PEFC Board of Directors
News
Juan Carlos Jintiach, a Shuar indigenous from the Amazon Rainforest of Ecuador, joins the PEFC Board.
12 March 2013
'Haute Cuisine' values PEFC-certified products, study reveals
News
81.6% of leading Spanish chefs consider their customers would value the presence of sustainable wild products on their plates.
26 February 2013
Fiemme 2013: organizing committee wins gold medal for sustainability
News
The greatest winner of the Nordic World Ski Championships is already known: It's the environment and the local population, thanks to the smart choices made by the organizing committee.
22 February 2013
Ski world celebrates with PEFC
News
The Nordic Ski World Championship currently underway in Fiemme, Italy, highlights the positive contribution that of responsible sourcing. From sports facilities, the awards stage and other temporary structures, to trophies, paper and
5 February 2013
Forests win with PEFC at 2013 Nordic Ski World Championships
News
The sports world is becoming increasingly conscious of its potential contribution to sustainable forest management, with wood-based materials at the 2013 Nordic World Ski Championship originating from PEFC-certified forests.
20 December 2012
European Cities Celebrate Christmas with PEFC-Certified Trees
News
This year, several European cities they have decorated their city centres with PEFC-certified Christmas trees.
19 December 2012
Call for Proposals: PEFC opens the 2013 Collaboration Fund competition
Collaboration Fund
PEFC is delighted to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2013 Collaboration Fund.
25 October 2012
Hungary to develop national forest certification system
Collaboration Fund
Hungary launches the process to develop a PEFC-compliant national forest certification system.
5 October 2012
PEFC’s robustness confirmed
News
The Board of Appeal of Stichting Milieukeur (SMK) has rejected an appeal filed by a coalition of NGOs and confirmed that PEFC International conforms to the Dutch Procurement criteria.
10 September 2012
Understanding the traditional knowledge and resources of Indigenous People
Collaboration Fund
To better identify opportunities for forest certification to contribute to indigenous peoples communities, PEFC selected a project by Kadioan for the 2011 PEFC Collaboration Fund.
21 August 2012
PEFC supports six new projects advancing responsible forestry
Collaboration Fund
PEFC is has selected six projects to benefit from its Collaboration Fund this year.
27 July 2012
World first for London 2012 Olympic Games & certification
Sustainable construction
As the 2012 Olympic Games are about to open, a world's first can already be celebrated: The entire London 2012 Olympic Park development has achieved dual Project Certification from the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification