Four steps to improve the EU Timber Regulation

Contribution by CEPI to the review of the EU Timber Regulation (995/2010/EC) Summary In the ongoing review of the EU Timber Regulation, the European Commission should • Include printed products in the scope of the regulation • Strengthen the role of forest...

CEPI’s response to public consultation as part of the Fitness Check of the EU nature legislation (Birds and Habitats Directives)

The purpose of the consultation was to gather opinions on current EU nature conservation legislation (the Birds Directive and the Habitats Directive) and its implementation to date, as part of the ‘fitness check’ that the European Commission is carrying...
Global Forest and Paper Industry Celebrates International Day of Forests (21 March)

Global Forest and Paper Industry Celebrates International Day of Forests (21 March)

WASHINGTON – The theme of the 2015 United Nations International Day of Forests is “Forests and Climate Change.” The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) is proud to represent the global forest products industry and its commitment to climate...
European forest sector calls for continued efforts for a future Legally Binding Agreement on forests in Europe

European forest sector calls for continued efforts for a future Legally Binding Agreement on forests in Europe

The Secretary Generals of the key European forest and forest-based sector associations, namely CEPF, CEPI, AEBIOM, CEI-Bois, Copa-Cogeca, ELO, ENDE, Eustafor, FECOF, UEF and USSE have adressed a letter to the Ministers responsible for Forests and Forestry in Europe,...
ICFPA: Global Forest Products Industry Promotes Contributions to and Benefits of Forest-based Bioeconomy

ICFPA: Global Forest Products Industry Promotes Contributions to and Benefits of Forest-based Bioeconomy

WASHINGTON – The 22nd session of the Committee on Forestry (COFO 22) of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently taking place in Rome, Italy, June 23-27. On the agenda are discussions about the forest-based bioeconomy and the...

WWF press release: International plantation summit looks at forestry for the future

Cape Town is playing host to an international forestry meeting, the New Generation Plantations (NGP) annual summit that will look at challenges facing the forestry industry today. The summit, that takes place at the Vineyard Hotel in Cape Town on 18 and 19 June, will...