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At Wali Bai, a hotspot for elephants and forest buffalo, near the Nouabale Ndoki National Park, northern Republic of Congo, 2024.  ©FSC Africa/ Jonathan Perugia
A new model of forest management emerges in the Congo Basin

Balancing forest management, conservation, and local development, led by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) -Certified Olam Agri.

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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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Eco-friendly football stadium takes root in Lesotho

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – 2 APRIL 2024 – Lesotho in southern Africa is poised to welcome a groundbreaking 1,280-seater football stadium constructed primarily from sustainably sourced timber, dubbed the Stadium of Life.

April 2, 2024
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Innovation in forest management for a sustainable future for African forests

This year's International Day of Forests theme, "Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World," resonates deeply with FSC. Nana Darko, FSC Africa Certification Manager and William Lawyer, Policy Manager, Africa, in this compelling opinion piece, highlight innovation as the cornerstone of FSC's approach.

March 18, 2024
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Public consultation on the draft Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Liberia

The Technical Working Group (TWG) responsible for developing the Forest Stewardship Council®'s (FSC®) Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Liberia is pleased to invite all forest stakeholders to participate in the first public consultation on Draft 1 of the standard.

The public consultation period commences on February 20, 2024, and concludes on April 20, 2024, at 11:30 PM GMT.

March 13, 2024