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The Impact of Fashion on the World’s Forests
By Malika Kanatbek kyzy, Youth Correspondent for FSC General Assembly 2017 Every day you open your wardrobe and ask only one question – ‘What should […]
FSC, VIA, TAG – What Do These Abbreviations Tell You?
By Malika Kanatbek kyzy, Youth Correspondent for FSC General Assembly 2017 Established in 1993, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an independent, nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization […]
Communication Needs to Become a Priority
It’s been 20 years since mixing was first introduced into the FSC system, and social and environmental chamber members want clear communication around mixing, the […]
From Canada to Russia, Developing a Way to Protect Our Intact Forest Landscapes
By Noel Castro Fernandez, FSC GA Youth Reporter. The end of the last FSC General Assembly in 2014 was met with the passing of Motion […]
Statutory Motion 5 Not Approved
Speaking on the side lines of the general assembly, Mr Joseph Faye from Senegal said: “Naturally I am disappointed that the motion failed but I […]
Two Dynamic Tuesday High-Level Forums
By Brad Kahn, FSC USA Tuesday’s High-Level Forum was split in two, with an opening session led by Apple and WWF, followed by Vancouver architect […]
“Forests For All Forever” Requires Restoration
By Richard Donovan, Vice President of Sustainable Forestry, Rainforest Alliance Much like IFLs, there is broad support, in principle, for forest restoration through the FSC […]
Footballs and Wetsuits – FSC Rubber is Hot Hot Hot
By Ida Rehnström, FSC Denmark First up – a football! The first ever FSC-certified rubber product and the vision of Mr. Martin Kunz. He […]
Did You Know that Apple and WWF are Working to Improve Forest Management in China?
By Morten Brodde, FSC Denmark In 2015, Apple and WWF announced a collaboration with a clear goal: to improve the management of up to 1 million acres (400,000 hectares) of forest in China, which provide fibre for pulp, paper, and […]