The 4th PEFC Group Certification Field Dialogue

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Following the PEFC Forest Forum 2024, on 17-18 May, the 4th PEFC Group Certification Field Dialogue will be taken in Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dome, in the central of France. The field dialogue will be a mix of classroom discussion and site visits.

20 March 2024

Meeting out certified companies: VRG Dongwha

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We speak to Mr Truong Quang Thuan, Head of the Quality Assurance Department, about the importance of sustainable forest management and why the company chose PEFC certification.

28 February 2024

Natural Rubber Transformation: Updates from UN-REDD LMR Initiatives

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Under UNREDD Initiatives, study tours in Thailand have proven instrumental for members of Cambodian and Laotian INGB, fostering invaluable engagement with key stakeholders. The aim? To glean profound insights into the development of National sustainable forest certification schemes tailored to the local stakeholders including smallholder communities.

28 May 2023

Challenges in Natural Rubber Value Chain

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Natural rubber is a highly important commodity that plays a vital role in many industries, from automotive to medical equipment and billions of consumer products around the world. Smallholders in Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America play a significant role in the production of natural rubber, with their contribution accounting for over 80% of the world's supply. However, smallholders face various challenges that affect their productivity and profitability.

27 November 2022

Yulex: Changing the game for rubber smallholders in Southeast Asia

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Using PEFC-certified rubber, Yulex is proving that we can create rubber products that are renewable and truly sustainable for rubber smallholders and communities.