News
28 October 2024
COP 16: Smallholders are key to biodiversity data
Event report
Data plays a crucial role in protecting biodiversity by providing the necessary information to understand, monitor, and manage ecosystems effectively. But how do we get access to data, data that is accurate and appropriate?
25 October 2024
PEFC at the 9th FOREST EUROPE Ministerial Conference
Event report
PEFC was honoured to participate in the ministerial meeting of FOREST EUROPE in Germany earlier this month. We appreciated the opportunity to engage in insightful exchanges on the future of forests in Europe.
21 October 2024
PEFC at the COP 16 Biodiversity Conference
Upcoming event
COP 16 brings together representatives from over 190 countries to assess global progress on biodiversity commitments. The conference marks a pivotal moment in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, adopted in 2022.
17 October 2024
PEFC achieves a major milestone in the recognition process of RED II by the European Commission
PEFC system news
On 11 October, the European Commission announced the positive technical assessment for the PEFC RED II certification scheme.
14 October 2024
Opinel reaffirms its commitment to sustainability of forest heritage through PEFC certification
Certification on the ground
During an official ceremony at its Chambéry workshops, the company was awarded PEFC certification, confirming that the wood used in its iconic knives comes from sustainably managed forests and controlled sources.