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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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Kim Carstensen, FSC Director General

The Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Director General visits Gabon

Kim Carstensen, Director General of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®), will arrive in Libreville on Tuesday 28 February for a four-day working visit. He will lead the FSC participation in the One Forest Summit, hosted by H.E. Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of the Republic of Gabon, and H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic of France. It will take place in Libreville, Gabon, from 1 to 2 March 2023.

February 24, 2023
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Consultation publique : Norme Nationale FSC pour la Certification des forêts de la République du Cameroun

Le Groupe d’Elaboration des Normes FSC, officiellement reconnu par le FSC International, a produit la première ébauche de la version révisée de la Norme Nationale FSC pour la certification des forêts et produits forestiers non ligneux au Cameroun.

Cette première ébauche a été élaborée à partir de la norme nationale FSC en cours, validée par le FSC en juin 2020.

January 31, 2023
Children and Forests

Educating the forest stewards of tomorrow

Agricultural transformation and green growth in Africa depend heavily on forests. One billion people rely on Africa's forests, which make up 23% of the continent's land mass. African youth can lead efforts and find solutions to preserve and revitalize the continent's rich natural heritage by learning about forests.

We celebrate today's International Day of Education with initiatives driven by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®​​​) and partners that promote forest education and motivate children and young people to protect the environment.

January 23, 2023