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5 July 2023
PEFC launches new whitepaper Enhancing Sustainability through Forest-Positive MMCF Sourcing: A Guide for Fashion Brands and Retailers
Forests for Fashion
We are excited to announce the release of our latest whitepaper, "Enhancing Sustainability through Forest-Positive MMCF Sourcing: A Guide for Fashion Brands and Retailers."
4 July 2023
Public consultation: Czech forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the Czech Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 31 August 2023.
3 July 2023
Preserving the forests gives a lot back to humanity, animals, and ecosystems
Forests in photos
This July our image in the spotlight is ‘Morning Glory’ by Lukman Hakim Yusoff, a runner-up in our 2022 Photo Contest. Find out how the photo came about and why forests and nature are so important for the photographer.
29 June 2023
PEFC provides timber traceability answers at WCTE 2023
Sustainable construction
PEFC was a Silver Sponsor and key supporter of WCTE, and an international PEFC team from Norway, PEFC International and the UK were on-hand at the show.
27 June 2023
Public consultation: Italian forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the Italian Forest Certification System. Deadline for comments is 24 August 2023.
26 June 2023
Czech forest certification system submitted for endorsement
PEFC system news
The public consultation, which is your chance to give your feedback on this revised system, will run from 3 July to 31 August 2023.
19 June 2023
Call for research institute to partner on PEFC impact measurement project
PEFC system news
We are looking to partner with a research institute to take our impact measurement project to an exciting and robust level.
15 June 2023
Italian forest certification system submitted for endorsement
PEFC system news
The Italian national forest certification system has been submitted to PEFC for endorsement. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
13 June 2023
Meet PEFC at the World Conference on Timber Engineering
Sustainable construction
Come and visit PEFC at the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) in Oslo, Norway, on 19-22 June 2023.
12 June 2023
The 2023 PEFC Photo Contest is open – vote for your favourite
Forests in photos
The PEFC Photo Contest is back, and we look for the best of the best. This year, the winning photo is in your hands - which is your favourite?
6 June 2023
Spending time in a forest fills me with positive energy
Forests in photos
This June, our photo in the spotlight is ‘Glances’, taken by Levente Bagy in Transylvania, Romania. In our interview, the photographer shared how his photo came about, and how the forest inspires him.
31 May 2023
Public consultation: Guyanese forest certification system
PEFC system news
Give your feedback on the Guyanese Forest Certification Scheme. Deadline for comments is 28 July 2023.
25 May 2023
Guyanese forest certification system submitted for assessment
PEFC system news
The Guyanese Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to PEFC for assessment. Find out more in our upcoming webinar.
24 May 2023
PEFC launches the new PEFC Alliance 2030 Strategy
Organisation news
Developed collectively by the entire PEFC Alliance, the Strategy outlines how we aim to move forward to shape the organization.
19 May 2023
PEFC/SFI Joint Conference: building on our shared learning and furthering our collaboration
Event report
“On behalf of PEFC, we wish to acknowledge our appreciation for being welcomed as guests by the indigenous communities to their territory,” said David Ford, Vice Chair of the PEFC International Board, as he opened the second day of the joint SFI Conference and PEFC Week.
15 May 2023
PEFC General Assembly welcomes two international stakeholder members
Organisation news
Mayr-Melnhof Holz and Mercer International were accepted by PEFC as international stakeholder members during our 28th General Assembly, in Vancouver, Canada.
12 May 2023
Call for nominations: PEFC Chain of Custody Working Group
PEFC system news
PEFC invites stakeholders globally to nominate candidates for the vacant seats on the permanent PEFC Chain of Custody Working Group. Deadline for nominations is 11 June 2023.
5 May 2023
PEFC Sponsors World Conference on Timber Engineering
Sustainable construction
WCTE is one of the world’s leading forums for presenting the latest scientific, technical and architectural innovations in timber construction and attracts a wide audience of those interested in new thinking.
4 May 2023
How will companies be able to benefit from PEFC under the EU Deforestation Regulation?
EU Deforestation Regulation
Hear how companies can take advantage of PEFC certification to demonstrate compliance with the new Regulation.
4 May 2023
The new EU Deforestation Regulation must have a positive impact on smallholders
EU Deforestation Regulation
In our third micro topic, discover how the new Regulation needs to have a positive impact on smallholders, besides its impact on biodiversity and climate.