18 November 2008
- System updates
As demonstrated in several discussions during the FSC General Assembly, it has become a key priority to consolidate the FSC network financially.
17 November 2008
- Feature
Clarification and enforcement of forest ownership and user rights for local communities and indigenous peoples are important for the development of forest certification - especially in the tropical zones.
13 November 2008
- Market news
FSC Germany is organizing an FSC booth at this year's Paperworld trade fair, taking place in Frankfurt during 31 January - 3 February 2009. Certified companies and stakeholder organisations are invited to join this initiative.
12 November 2008
- Feature
Interview with Gisbert Schlemmer, Special Representative International Affairs for the Woodbranches in IG Metall, Germany and former president of the Woodworkers' Union, Germany GHK Certified Wood Update: How big a problem is the current lack of requirements to comply with the 7 core ILO…
11 November 2008
- Feature
- Market news
The Dutch Timber Procurement Assessment Committee (TPAC) commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Environment has accepted FSC as well as the national PEFC schemes in Germany and Finland as proof of sustainable forest management.
10 November 2008
- Feature
It has been the best covered topic in Certified Wood Update during the general assembly.
10 November 2008
- Feature
For the first time in the history of FSC, core International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions are to be included in all parts of the FSC certification system, following the passing of Motion 39 by the FSC General Assembly.
10 November 2008
- Feature
By passing the motion 43 on forest based carbon offset, the FSC community recognized that forests can have an important role to play in addressing climate changes and that FSC should explore its potential engagement in forest based carbon offset.
10 November 2008
- Feature
By Peter Feilberg, Director of NEPCon The fifth FSC General Assembly is over.