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The inaugural FSC Asia Pacific Business Forum successfully held in Hanoi, Vietnam

FSC benefits both environment and businesses, says Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Forestry Administration(13 Nov 2017, Hanoi, Vietnam) The demand for sourcing forestry products responsibly from the Asia Pacific region has increased exponentially. To bridge the gap between sourcing and supplying certified forestry products, Forest Stewardship Council(FSC) Asia Pacific held the first regional business forum entitled “Diversifying your FSC Supply: Connecting Suppliers and Buyers” at Sheraton Hanoi Hotel, Vietnam on 8 November 2017.  The forum presented an exclusive and excellent

FSC and global companies unveil the Vancouver Declaration

New sustainability promise takes responsible forest sourcing to a new levelVANCOUVER, Canada – October 12, 2017 – The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched an ambitious new initiative to increase the use of materials from responsibly managed forests. The Vancouver Declaration allows businesses which use these natural products to pledge their commitment to increase responsible sourcing. Global companies like IKEA, H&M, SIG, Marks and Spencer, Jysk, Mitsubishi Paper Mills or Fuji Xerox have pledged support to the initiative. The aim is to get more businesses across the entire

FSC gathers global forestry leaders to plan future of responsible forest management

The FSC General Assembly takes place from 8 to 13 October in Vancouver Members will discuss crucial topics for sustainable forest practices around the worldBonn – September 20, 2017 –The world’s leading forest certification organization, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), will hold its triennial global General Assembly in Vancouver, Canada from 8 to 13 October, 2017. Over 800 people from more than 80 countries, including leaders in global forestry, will be attending to focus on the challenges of global responsible forestry and how FSC certification can work to enhance it. As FSC’s

FSC offers public consultation on ecosystem services

Ecosystem services – the benefits that people receive from nature – take many forms. They range from goods that can be harvested, traded and consumed to less tangible benefits such as carbon sequestration, to mitigate climate change or biological diversity conservation.Many communities that depend on forests for their livelihoods rely on specific ecosystem services for their social and economic well-being. At the same time, businesses of every size use raw materials provided by ecosystems to generate wealth, becoming an important source of social and economic development.The Forest

FSC® Brasil and BVRio join forces to promote certified products and community forest management in Brazil

BVRio and FSC Brasil signed a cooperation agreement to promote timber products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council®within the Responsible Timber Exchange, launched last year. The partnership will help increase knowledge around BVRio’s commitment to low impact forest management and the promotion of the legal/responsible timber market in Brazil and worldwide. With the agreement, BVRio enters FSC’s Key Account Program, which aims to build and maintain strong and productive relationships with partners who are committed to the FSC, share expertise and resources and develop innovative

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