The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) presented its biennial Sustainability Progress report at its CEOs Roundtable in Amsterdam on May 26. The 2023 report demonstrates progress in seven key areas of sustainability and highlights the role the forest sector can play in helping meet global climate goals. “Forestry workers and consumers of […]
The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022-2023 Blue Sky Young Researchers Innovation Awards program, a global initiative that helps recognize and promote young researchers who are driving innovation and advancing positive change in the field of forestry, harvested wood products, and forest products innovation. […]
New research, auspiced by the FAO Advisory Committee on Sustainable Forest-Based Industries (ACSFI) and the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) and launched at the World Climate Conference (COP27) in Egypt, recommends ‘a call to action’ for countries to take nationally determined approaches to growing their sustainable forest industries, thereby addressing an emerging […]
Earlier today, the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) released the list of 14 candidates from eight countries around the world who are contestants for the Blue Sky Young Researchers Innovation Awards for the Global Forest Products Sector. Launched in 2016, the contest is a biennial effort to recognize, celebrate and promote some […]
The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) has announced Jori Ringman as its new President. He is the Director General of the Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi). Mr. Ringman was elected at the ICFPA’s Annual Meeting, which was attended by representatives from 18 ICFPA member associations. He will take over the role […]
The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) is pleased to lend its support to the Global Network for Forestry Young Professionals (ForYP) – a new global community for young forest sector professionals to network, develop professional skills, and become empowered to engage and lead the future forestry. ForYP was launched at the World […]
Seoul, South Korea As governments around the world turn to the benefits of sustainable forest management and forest products to support climate action and post-pandemic economic recovery, a new agreement struck today at the World Forestry Congress in Seoul will help advance forestry solutions and policy dialogue around the world. The United Nations Forum on […]
The United Nations (UN) declared March 21 as International Day of Forests. Here are four reasons why forests are important for our economy, our planet, and society at large. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) – forests cover 31% of the planet’s land surface, store an estimated 296 gigatonnes of carbon, and […]
The Idea The Blue Sky Young Researchers Innovation Awards is a global competition for students and young researchers who are passionate about a range of activities relevant to forest-based science, products using forest-based raw materials, process improvements, or other innovations throughout the forest sector value chain. The Blue Sky Young Researchers Innovation Awards are not […]
Renewed Policy Statements Call for Collective Action to Reach International Climate Action Through Sustainable Forestry and Forest Products Earlier today, the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) published three new policy statements defining the role that global forests and forest products can play in our collective pursuit for climate solutions. Developed in collaboration […]