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WWF: Zero Net Deforestation for 2020
At the Ninth Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP9) in May 2008 in Bonn, delegates of 67 countries pledged support for WWF's call for zero net deforestation by 2020.
GFTN Participants Supply Information (Bolivia & Peru)
This supply information (exporter profile) has been created to promote hardwood species from GFTN participants in the Latin American region, particulary Peru and Bolivia. Find out also about various types of certified timber and lesser known species available in the region.
GFTN Quarterly Newsletter, November 2009
Major highlights include:
* Enabling Markets to Work for Forets: GFTN at the World Forestry Congress 2009.
* Africa: Study Reveals Importance of Certification in Survival of Great Apes
* B&Q Secures Biggest Volume of Tropical FSC-Certified Plywood in the World
* Showcasing GFTN's Certified Wood Market in Latin America and the Caribbean
* Harmonizing Policy and Practice in China
* Sustainable Timber Revolution at Bovis Lend Lease
* Planting the Seeds of Sustainability in West Africa
* And more on GFTN's vision in action
GFTN-UK Autumn 2009 Newsletter
This is edition features the following articles:
- Feature story: A summary of the recent GFTN-UK Annual Members Meeting, which was held on 6th October at Kew Gardens
- GFTN-UK Member success stories, as well as a number of GFTN updates
- Forthcoming GFTN events
- Update on FSC's global coverage, and much more!
A Special GFTN Announcement
A message from WWF's Forest Director: I would like to inform GFTN supporters that Richard McLellan has stepped down as the Head of GFTN to take up a position in WWF’s Conservation Communications Unit. I would like to thank Richard for his leadership over the last 18 months.
Once upon a time in a far away land there was a forest…
Significant amounts of destruction of tropical forests could be involved in producing books for German children, an investigation by WWF-Germany has shown.
Enabling Markets to Work for Forests
WWF and the GFTN attended the XIIIth World Forestry Congress, a week-long dialogue held October 18-23, 2009 in Buenos Aires, organized by the government of Argentina in collaboration with the Forestry Department of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, attracting 4,500 participants from over 160 countries. Throughout the week speeches, workshops, round-table discussions, poster presentations, parallel events, exhibits, study and technical tours will provide a forum for the exchange of personal experiences and for discussions on topics related to the conference theme, "Forests in development – a vital balance."
Showcasing GFTN’s Certified Wood Market in Latin America and the Caribbean
The GFTN showcased its certified offering in Latin America and the Caribbean in the first Business Roundtable held within the World Forestry Congress, organized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization on October 21 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Strong interest in the GFTN’s certified offering was particularly expressed by companies from Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, who are seeking credibly certified sources of hardwoods native to Latin America.
Forests fundamental to effective climate deal
The world’s ability to control climate change could be crippled if global leaders do not support clear and effective targets to arrest deforestation at climate talks in Copenhagen in December, WWF said at the conclusion of a key global foresty summit.
WWF: Responsible forest finance can help stop climate change
Failure by the world’s financial leaders to support responsible forest finance will allow rampant deforestation to continue and contribute to the disastrous effects of climate change.