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Business case for FSC certification in Africa

Across developed countries, consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental and social impacts of their purchases. This heightened consumer scrutiny has led to growing corporate and governmental commitments to sustainability, especially as it becomes an integral part of the moral...

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Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee named Director General of the Forest Stewardship Council International

On behalf of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the FSC International Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee as the new Director General, effective 01 October 2024.

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FSC unveils landmark publication: Forest Futures

A look into the state of forests and the transformative potential of forest stewardship

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WETPA’s journey to (FSC®) certification (video recap)

The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Eastern Africa is delighted to unveil our latest story, offering a glimpse into our ongoing collaboration with smallholders in Kenya striving for certification.

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FSC and EUDR

The European Union Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) is the new EU initiative to limit deforestation and degradation caused by forestry and agricultural activities all over the world. Some changes to the FSC system will need to be made to fully align with EUDR requirements. Although...

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Public consultation on FSC national standards for the Republic of Congo

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Congo Basin invites stakeholders to participate in a public consultation on the second draft of the indicators for the identification, protection, maintenance and/or improvement of intact forest landscapes (IFL) developed according to the landscape approach for the FSC national standard for the Republic of Congo. This consultation is open for a period of thirty (30) days between 9 April 2025 and 9 May 2025.

April 14, 2025
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Guiding architects to protecting forests and using FSC

A new CIRAD publication, le “Guide de performances & d’exigences fonctionnelles des ouvrages en bois tropicaux africains”, ("Guide to performance & practical requirements for structures made of African tropical wood," in English) supported by the Programme for the Promotion of the Certified Forest Exploitation (PPECF - Programme de Promotion de l'Exploitation Certifiée des Forêts, in French ) and Le Commerce du Bois (LCB), shines a bright light on FSC certification as a crucial tool for combating deforestation in the tropical regions of Africa.

March 27, 2025