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This Africa Day, FSC joins the African Union in celebrating 63 years since the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU).

FSC Africa and ASTRAcademy sign agreement to promote responsible forestry

NAIROBI – 22 May 2026, The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Africa and ASTRAcademy have signed a partnership agreement to promote responsible forest management across the African continent. The partnership will strengthen the uptake of FSC certification across the region.

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First FSC certification for Bamboo in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has reached an important milestone in responsible forest management with its first FSC Forest Management certification for highland bamboo.

Sponsor visits FSC Verified Ecosystem Services in West Bugwe, Uganda

Hammerbacher GmbH, a German furniture company committed to sustainability and a sponsor supporting FSC Verified Ecosystem Services, visited the FSC-certified West Bugwe Central Forest Reserve in Eastern Uganda in March to see how its investment in forest restoration is being implemented on...

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FSC Stadium of Life Opens in Maseru

Maseru - Today marks the official opening of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Stadium of Life, Africa's first stadium constructed with sustainably sourced timber. The structure, which sets a new standard for responsible construction practices in Africa, was independently certified by...