Forest certification moving forward in India
The sustainable management of India’s forests is set to take a significant step forward next week with the launch of the development process of the Indian national forest certification system.
Forest certification moving forward in India
11 March 2015 News
The launch of the Indian national forest certification system is an important step towards PEFC-recognized forest management certification in the country, and will be part of an international conference on forest certification in New Delhi on Monday.
“In light of India’s vast forest resource, burgeoning economy, and strategic position in international markets, there is great opportunity to further position India’s forestry sector on sustainability, especially through broader uptake of forest certification,” said Sarah Price, Head of Projects and Development at PEFC International.
“Through developing India’s own forest certification system, in line with PEFC’s globally recognized Sustainability Benchmarks, it is envisioned that certification will become more relevant and accessible within India,” continued Ms. Price.
The “International Conference on Forest Certification – Positioning India”, which takes place on Monday 16 March 2015, in New Delhi, will bring together the key stakeholders from government, industry and civil society to advance forest certification in India.
A keynote address from the Honorable Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change is anticipated, together with contributions from other senior officials and national and international forestry experts. The event will share stakeholder experience on certification and highlight the expectations for India’s national certification system. Representatives from Malaysia and China will also be on hand to share insights on their own national systems and international recognition through PEFC.
The conference is hosted by the Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF), PEFC International, ITC (PSPD) and SCS India Pvt. Ltd.
On the following day, companies are invited to attend a PEFC Chain of Custody Seminar for Businesses, organized by PEFC International and SCS India Pvt. Ltd. The seminar aims to provide company representatives with an insight on market and consumer demands for sustainable products, PEFC Chain of Custody requirements, and advice on attaining Chain of Custody certification.
Contact
- Ms. Deepali Rautela
- Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests
- deepali.rautela@ccffindia.in
- nccflaunch@northheadcomms.com
- + 0120-6500162