These meetings to launch the electronic ballot to vote on the Statutory Requirements of FSC are crucial for the success of the Virtual General Assembly.
Agenda
Opening and welcome to participants
Background and presentation of the agenda
Highlights from the FSC Board of Directors
Highlights from the FSC Director General
Presentation of the Financial Report by the Treasurer of the FSC Board
Presentation of the Membership Lists for approval
Membership List
List of members whose membership has lapsed
Presentation of the Rules of Procedure for the General Assembly for approval
This two-day meeting covered relevant FSC topics for members in North America, including:
FSC Global Strategic Plan & Implementation Framework
FSC Priorities in North America
General Assembly Update
Thematic Discussions on topics including: solid wood market development; climate & ecosystem services; showcasing additional value for certificate holders and more.
… Frameworks: You can access the Implementation Framework 2024 here. You can access the Implementation Framework 2023 … of measurable indicators for the 24 intended outcomes. The 2024 Data Report is now available to members. In the …
We are seeking FSC chamber members and technical experts with knowledge and experience in forest management and controlled wood for the working group tasked with revising the FSC Controlled Wood Standard for Forest Management Enterprises. The call for applications will be open from 17 December 2019 to 17 January 2020.
In 2020, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) commissioned SmartCert, an independent assessor, to assess allegations made by Mighty Earth against the activities of Olam Palm Gabon – a joint venture of Olam Group and the government of Gabon.
FSC is seeking candidates for a technical working group to develop a risk-based approaches (RBA) assurance system for forest management certification, and to finalize the revision of the RBA procedure and guideline. The call for applications is open from 13 March to 31 March 2020.
There is so much happening at FSC around innovations. We are exploring wood identification technologies to improve traceability, building a new tool to screen bad actors before they enter the FSC system, developing a blockchain-based system to track real time transactions of FSC-certified materials, and many others.
In light of possible concerns pertaining to the COVID-19 coronavirus and its impact on international travel, we are sharing several important updates related to upcoming FSC events.
FSC is calling for submissions for abstracts for posters that illustrate ideas and examples of innovation, research findings, best practices and pathways that are relevant to the GA theme, to FSC Motions and / or to the FSC Global Strategy.
Growing concerns over illegal salvage logging in the Russian Federation prompted FSC Russia to launch a study to assess the risks of illegal timber – especially timber obtained illegally through salvage logging – entering FSC supply chains.
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