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About the FSC general assembly

The FSC general assembly brings together hundreds of leaders and decision-makers from Indigenous Peoples, environmentalists, businesses, and others from FSC’s membership to discuss a responsible future for the world’s forests, and the people and animals who inhabit them. Delegates also include certification bodies, certificate holders, union representatives, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and observers.

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Second Conversion Dialogue

FSC International held the Second Conversion Dialogue, which took place online on November 30, 2020 at 11:00 (CET), and an identical second session at 16:00 (CET).

The following topics were covered:

  1. Plan for further dialogue on conversion towards the upcoming FSC General Assembly (GA) in October 2021. What can you expect as decision making process?
  2. Drivers for deforestation in regions, specifically Africa and North America
  3. Outcomes on discussions in the Conversion Working Group (WG) and Technical Working Group (TWG) after the consultation at the beginning of November.
Motions in Motion
Motions in Motion - Global Membership Meeting

"Motions in Motion" are global membership meetings, providing a dedicated space for cross chamber discussions around all statutory motions and each chamber’s top five policy motions. It is a space for negotiation, merging, refinement, and amendments in relation to secretariat feasibility analyses and members’ feedback.

 

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Boreal Forest Meeting

Agenda items for discussion:

1.        The FSC Global Strategy and its effect on boreal forests

The second draft of the Global Strategy is now out for consultation. If you go to the consultation platform, you will find some great material developed together with the Board Strategic Planning Committee (BSPC). This includes a short video with BSPC Chair, Al Thorne, explaining some of the thinking that’s gone into the second draft and a new document that explains some of the main changes from draft 1 to draft 2 and why they were made.

The discussion was concentrated on the effect of the Global Strategy for Boreal forests and allow members to discuss their inputs in the consultation process.

 2.        FSC and High-value forests

With the upcoming FSC General Assembly next year, we discussed how FSC addresses certification of high-value forests, such as Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs). As preparation for this discussion, we have taken steps to develop a research knowledge base and partnership. We seek the research basis for defining a way forward, allowing FSC to offer fact-based and pro-active nature-based solutions that respect the necessary protection of high-value forests in the landscape, and identify where and how FSC certified management of these forests and landscapes can be done in a responsible way, including the use of existing tools like certification of Ecosystem Services or Non-Timber Forest Products.

In this meeting, we updated members and stakeholders on plans and activities developed for high-value forests including IFLs, and sought feedback to these.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Gemma Boetekees at g.boetekees@fsc.org  

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The Road to the Virtual GA: Cross-chamber Meeting #1

In this meeting, members discussed the following motions:

  • Statutory Motion 02/2020*
  • Statutory Motion 03/2020* 
  • Statutory Motion 04/2020*
  • Statutory Motion 36/2021

*Please note that these motions were modified at the close of the deadline for amending motions (August 31, 2021). 

You can watch the recordings of the main plenary session here:

  • Morning meeting (in English only)
  • Afternoon meeting plenary (cross-chamber discussion) in English
  • Afternoon meeting plenary (cross-chamber discussion)  in Spanish  
  • Afternoon meeting plenary (cross-chamber discussion)  in French 

 

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FSC Global Cross-Chamber Dialogue #2

Theme: Standards & audit systems

Motions discussed: 10, 13, 14, 16, 30, 31, 37, 42, 45, 54, 55, 58, 60.

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Members' Resources

We have a selection of materials and multimedia resources related to your FSC membership in preparation for the GA 2022. Please contact your Membership Regional Coordinator for more information.

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Third Global Membership Meeting - Click here for more

This motion is now the result of a consolidation exercise by the motions proposers/seconders, merging former Motions 37, 38, 39/ 2021.

Motion 37/2021 if passed at the GA, is the motion that will provide the mechanism to update FSC’s highest level framework (P&C’s) and position on conversion (past, present and future) and enable the updated and aligned normative framework in the FSC system, as requested by Motion 07/2017.

The aligned package of normative documents was released for consultation last Friday, 11th March, and more details are available here. We invite you to look at the explanatory documentation in this consultation package.

Also note that Policy Motion 45/2021 - Stop the current process on revision of the FSC Policy on Conversion is connected to this motion and we were able to hear from the proposers of this motion.

We have reached a significant milestone in the relationship between the FSC system and the topic of conversion. We thank those members that joined us in this important dialogue and support FSC to establish new expectations and requirements for conversion- past, present and future- through remedy and restoration, as well as a new cut-off date for excluding material from the FSC system if it originates from converted natural forests or High Conservation Value areas.

We hosted two identical sessions to accommodate different time zones. 

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FSC Network Policy Webinar

This webinar presented the board’s work to implement Motion 63 from 2017, including the efforts to develop a revised Network Policy and Procedure. In the webinar, members got an update on the process for this work, including the upcoming public consultation. The webinar was also relevant for the current motions related to Network Development.

 

Watch the recording here: English | Spanish (will be available soon)

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Technical Updates
FSC Publishes a Revised Policy for Association Complaint Procedure

The revised Policy for Association (PfA) complaint procedure – allowing for swifter processes and better outcomes for forests and people – will be tested in 2021.

January 7, 2021
Technical Updates
Extended Transition Period for the Pesticides Policy and Several National Standards
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FSC has extended the transition period of ten national standards and of some of the requirements in the Pesticides Policy.
July 7, 2020
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Consultation and webinars on FSC's normative alignment with EUDR
… will be open from 1 February to 1 March 2024.   Summary of all upcoming webinars related to FSC and … changes and FSC Risk Assessments Tuesday, 13 February 2024: 9:00 CET ( Register here )    Monday, 19 February 2024: 16:00 CET ( Register here )  Webinar on FSC Regulatory …
January 18, 2024
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Second Public Consultation of the Ecosystem Services Procedure open
… of the revised draft procedure from  10 April – 9 June 2024  via the  FSC Consultation Platform . Based on feedback … to you. Target group: General audience Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 9:00-10:00 CEST in English.  Register here Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 16:00-17:00 CEST in English with simultaneous …
April 15, 2024
Press releases
FSC in Gabon: Starting the Journey Towards 100% Certification

Libreville, January 31, 2020 - A cooperation agreement was signed between the Ministry of Forests of Gabon and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

March 9, 2020
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Survey on Conceptual Phase of FSC P&C and IGI revision process
… and revision of several key normative documents to begin in 2024. T hese include: FSC-STD-01-001 V5-3 FSC Principles and …
February 13, 2025
Technical Updates
FSC blocks An Viet Phat Energy for making false claims on large volumes of wood pellets

FSC has blocked An Viet Phat Energy Co. Ltd (SGSHK-COC-370077) for deliberately making false claims on a large volume of wood pellets they sold in 2020. An ongoing transaction verification loop revealed that An Viet Phat Energy created purchase documents with FSC 100% claims for non-FSC raw material. An Viet Phat Energy used this material for producing wood pellets, which they sold with FSC 100% claims.

November 14, 2022
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Help FSC streamline its standard setting processes by contributing to our second public consultation

FSC-PRO-01-001 The Development and Revision of FSC® Requirements provides the process steps for how to develop, review, revise, and withdraw international FSC requirements. FSC invites you to participate in the second public consultation of the procedure from 29 April – 30 June 2022 via the FSC Consultation Platform. 

May 3, 2022
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FSC’s new approach for risk assessments in forests
… will be published for public consultation from February 1, 2024 – March 1 2024. The Risk Assessments are one element among others to … changes and FSC Risk Assessments  Tuesday, 13 February 2024: 9:00 CET ( Register here )     Monday, 19 February …
January 18, 2024
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FSC extends suspension of APP’s remedy process
… APP caused in the past, FSC and APP signed a remedy MoU in 2024 to implement the FSC Remedy Framework. Earlier this …
May 28, 2025

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FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Ghana
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-GHA-02-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-PER-02-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Jamaica
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-JAM-01-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Solomon Islands
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-SLB-01-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for the Kingdom of Thailand
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-THA-01-2024 EN
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations in Thailand, developed in accordance with FSC's normative document for the development and maintenance of FSC Forest Stewardship Standards. Revisions of FSC Forest Stewardship Standards are ongoing, and all existing standards will be transferred to the revised Principles & Criteria version 5-2. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Argentina
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-ARG-01-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Italy
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-ITA-02-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for the Federal Republic of Germany
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-DEU-03.1-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Chile Native Forests
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-CHL-02-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Chile Plantations
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-CHL-02-2024
The present document contains certification requirements for certifying forest operations as described in the scope of this standard. All standards are valid until replaced by a new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard.

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2021 FSC Calendar of Events
GS Implementation Framework 2023 PDF.pdf
RMM APAC 2023 - PAC_&_RF.pdf
IFW 2023 Reporting_April 2024.pdf
2021 Regional Priorities.pdf
GS Implementation Framework 2023
FSC AC Statutes 2022
2025 Motions Process.pdf
FSC AC Statutes 2022
2022 Europe and CIS Members Meeting Motions Process and GA 2022 - Day 1.pdf

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Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-COD-01-2025
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Democratic Republic of the Congo
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-GAB-02-2020
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Gabon
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-SWZ-01-2020
Interim National Standard of eSwatini
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-BLZ-01-2020
Interim National Standard for Belize
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-BOL-01-2004
Standards for the certification of forest management in the Bolivian lowlands
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-CAN-03-2004
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for the Canadian Boreal Forests
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-FRA-02-2025
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Metropolitan France
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-KEN-01-2021
The FSC Interim National Standard of Kenya
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-SUR-01-2020
The FSC Interim National Standard of Suriname
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-COL-02-2021 ES
The FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard of Colombia
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-ECU-01-2022 ES
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Ecuador
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-FIN-02-2023 EN
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Finland
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-GUF-01-2023 EN
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for French Guiana
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-MYS-01.1-2021 EN
The FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard of Malaysia
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-NCL-01-2021 EN
The FSC Interim National Standard of New Caledonia, Loyalty Islands Province
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-NOR-01-2023 EN
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Norway
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-NZL-02.1-2023 Plantations
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for New Zealand
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-RUS-02.1-2020 EN
The FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard of Russian Federation
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-TWN-01-2023 EN
The FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Chinese Taipei
Forest Stewardship Standards (FSS)
FSC-STD-BRA-1.1-2025 Plantations
FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Plantations for Brazil
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