🌍At the recent @UNIDO event, "Who Pays for Sustainability-Driven Regulations?", our Head of Advocacy, Thorsten Arndt, discussed how smallholders and the supply chain can navigate the #EU's new sustainability regulations - particularly the #EUDR 👉

During last week’s #PEFCBrusselsWeek the PEFC Board met with four @EU_Commission Cabinets 🤝 We discussed upcoming EU deliberations on forest- and #forestry-related policies and how voluntary initiatives like PEFC can support the EU’s ambitions. 🌳

Today, the PEFC International Board had the opportunity to visit the UNILIN particle & fibreboards factory in Vielsam, Belgium, and a family-owned, #PEFC-certified forest – a prime example of transgenerational sustainable #forestmanagement. Thank you, UNILIN & @PEFCBelgium! 🙏💚

RT @EdRojasBr: The ⁦@PEFC⁩ Board field trip today ended with a visit to the 900 ha forest belonging to the family van Zuylen near Vielsalm:…

The #PEFC International Board is meeting in Brussels this week. The agenda is packed with engaging discussions and high-level meetings with #EU institutions, diplomatic representatives, and a range of key stakeholders.🌳

Are you an auditor, reviewer, or certification decision maker? Explore the latest #PEFC chain of custody and #EUDR DDS trainings 👉

We want to hear from you! 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️ We’re revising the requirements for #PEFCProjectCertification, and we would love your feedback. Take part in our stakeholder survey 👉 The deadline for comments is tomorrow!

We are revising the #PEFCProjectCertification requirements and need your feedback! ⏱ The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. The deadline is 4 February. Take part 👉

Join our webinar today 👉 We will discuss: ▪️ Timber’s role in a circular economy ▪️ The importance of responsible timber sourcing to achieve circular economy goals ▪️ How to incorporate circular economy wood products into your designs

Join us tomorrow for our webinar on sustainable timber construction! 🌳 Our expert panel will discuss the place of timber in a circular economy. Engage with industry experts, explore sustainable solutions & be part of the conversation. Register 👉

Attention built environment professionals – this webinar is for you! 🌳 Join us as our expert panel shares valuable insights into the role of timber in achieving circular economy goals within construction. 🗓️ 28 January ⏰ 9:00 CET Register 👉

At our upcoming webinar, we will discuss: 🌳 Timber’s role in a circular economy 🌲 The importance of responsible timber sourcing in meeting circular economy goals 🏘️ Incorporating circular economy wood products into your designs Join us on 28 Jan 👉

We are revising the PEFC Project Certification 🏠 requirements to respond to stakeholder needs, add value to companies, and align them with the latest version of the PEFC Chain of Custody standard, and we are looking for your feedback! Take our survey 👉

PEFC RED II certification has been recognised by the European Commission to demonstrate compliance with sustainability criteria under Article 29(6) and (7) of #REDII 🌍👉

We are excited to introduce our expert panel for the upcoming webinar! 🌳 ▪️ Charlie Law, Sustainability Director, @TimberDevUK ▪️ Mélanie Bourges, Timber Engineer, @storaenso ▪️ Nick Elias, Architect, Architectus Register 👉

We are delighted to welcome Remco van Merm as our new colleague at PEFC International this week! 🙌 Remco will lead development and fundraising efforts to support the implementation of our PEFC Alliance 2030 Strategy as our Development and Fundraising Senior Manager.

Join us on 28 January for the PEFC webinar: “Building a circular economy with timber” 💻 We will explore: ✅ Why timber is key for a circular economy ✅ How to maximise its potential ✅ Practical steps to make the most of this resource Register 👉

Last chance to nominate your candidate for the PEFC Project Certification Task Force ⏰🚨 The TF will revise the requirements of PEFC chain of custody certification for specified projects, such as construction projects. Make your nomination by Friday 👉

What do you wish PEFC for the next 25 years? 🌳 As we step into our 26th year, we look ahead with optimism, as we will continue to work for the sustainable management of the world's forests. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us throughout 2024! 💚 #PEFC25years

“The biggest opportunities for PEFC lie in the growing recognition that forests play a crucial role in tackling climate change,” says our former Chair Peter Latham. As we wrap up the celebrations of #PEFC25years, we reflect on our first 25 years & look ahead to new adventures.