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...
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.
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.
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...
The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Africa has announced the complete constitution of the Africa advisory committee, a select group of high-level experts from the forestry sector. The announcement was made during a regional members meeting held in Kampala, Uganda on 6–7 September 2023.
A total of 112 participants attended the event, including FSC members from the Economic, Social, and Environmental Chambers, government representatives, journalists, and high-level experts on natural resource governance from across Africa.
The Standards Development Group (SDG) in Cameroon has produced the second draft of the revised version of the Forest Stewardship Standard (FSS) for the certification of forests and non-timber forest products in Cameroon.
