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2 August 2022

Smallholders. Big dreams.

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A day in the life of a typical rubber smallholder in Thailand. Helping smallholders like Aree Khwandee overcome challenges and access markets are what motivate PEFC, every day.

18 July 2022

"Scaling up group and regional certification through shared experiences and collaboration amongst the PEFC alliance”

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The vast majority of the world’s natural rubber is harvested and supplied by small independent landholders. For too long, sustainable forest management certification was considered out of reach for many of these rubber smallholders.

14 July 2022

PEFC Group Certification Dialogue Webinar Series: Knowledge sharing amongst members and industry stakeholders

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This year, we continue our commitment to share knowledge and experience amongst PEFC members and industry stakeholders with a series of informative webinars.

19 June 2022

World Rubber Summit 2022 - New Sustainability Tools for Collaboration by PEFC & IRSG

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In May of 2022, the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) joined forces with summit organizer the International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) to significantly contribute to that goal by expanding the tools and support available to rubber smallholders & corporations around the world.

22 February 2022

ASEAN Rai Study Highlights Responsible Investment in Sustainable Rubber in Vietnam

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Produced by the ASEAN Guidelines on Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture and Forestry (ASEAN Rai), this case study outlines the journey of Binh Long Rubber Company Ltd (BRC) in their adoption and implementation of the sustainable rubber development plan from their parent company, Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG).