What's new
23 March 2026
International Day of Forests 2026: forests at the heart of resilient economies
International Day of Forests
International Day of Forests 2026 highlights how sustainably managed forests support jobs, livelihoods and businesses, with PEFC certification enabling market access, strengthening communities and driving resilient economies worldwide.
19 March 2026
PEFC reaffirms support for ASEAN furniture sector through AFIC partnership at HAWA Expo 2026
Sustainable furniture
PEFC reaffirmed its partnership with AFIC at HAWA Expo 2026, promoting certified materials, strengthening regional cooperation, and supporting sustainable sourcing in the ASEAN furniture sector.
9 March 2026
From forests to markets: advancing the forest-based bioeconomy
Event report
The Vienna COLI summit on forest-based bioeconomy highlighted how sustainable forest management, wood construction and credible value chains can support climate goals. PEFC emphasised certification’s role in linking responsibly managed forests with growing markets for wood.
Upcoming events and training
PEFC Chain of Custody refresher training & EUDR DDS module: UK
Auditor training
PEFC Forest Forum 2026
PEFC Forest Forum
PEFC Chain of Custody initial training: Türkiye
Auditor training
Facts & Figures
of forests globally
are PEFC certified
in the world
benefit from PEFC Chain of Custody certification
PEFC national member
worldwide
are home to PEFC Chain of Custody certified companies