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Thursday, 18 May 2017
FSC and the Beautiful Game

(© Fair Rubber Association)© Fair Rubber AssociationTwo thirds of the weight of a regulation size football is made up of the rubber bladder, lamination, and valve (total weight around 280 grams). This, coupled with the fact that over 40 million footballs are sold each year*, means that the case for them being Fairly Traded and responsibly sourced couldn’t be stronger. read more …


Wednesday, 17 May 2017
FSC roadmap process on Schweighofer Group Disassociation Case on track with completion of first round of discussions in Bucharest

(© FSC GD)© FSC GDThe Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is pleased to announce the establishment of a stakeholder working group involving Romanian and international interest groups representing economic, social and environmental sectors to lay the groundwork for a roadmap process following FSC’s disassociation from the Schweighofer Group (HS). read more …


Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Register Today: FSC General Assembly 2017

Vancouver Canada 8 - 13 October read more …


Friday, 12 May 2017
Consultation open: Controlled wood strategy

In order to further develop the controlled wood strategy, FSC is holding an open consultation following the outcome of the recent Controlled Wood Global Strategy Workshop (28 February to 2 March 2017). read more …


Friday, 12 May 2017
Ends Soon: The first public consultation on Demonstrating the Impact of Forest Stewardship on Ecosystem Services

FSC have made a procedural document for certificate holders and a discussion paper on market tools and trademark use available for feedback from stakeholders. The consultation period runs from 24 March to 21 May 2017. Please remember to submit your feedback. read more …


Thursday, 04 May 2017
FSC starts stakeholder engagement on roadmap process for the Schweighofer Group after disassociation case

(© FSC GD)© FSC GDThe Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has gathered a group of international stakeholders in Bucharest (Romania) from 3 to 4 May 2017 to begin the stakeholder engagement process that is to lay the groundwork for a roadmap towards ending the disassociation with the Schweighofer Group (HS). read more …



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