FSC GENERAL ASSEMBLY SPECIAL ISSUE: 30 JUNE 2011
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The General Assembly atmosphere intensified yesterday as the formal General Assembly proceedings drew to a close. As the day moved on, people gathered in small groups to discuss and negotiate; motions were withdrawn, merged or changed, according to the results of the talks. We share some of the changes to key motions that will be put to the vote today and tomorrow.
Transparency and stakeholder engagement are two cross-cutting themes in today's issue. But we also shine the light on long-time supporter WWF, celebrating its 20th years of GFTN success and today's Mover & Shaker Margareta Renström.
Read on to find out about potential strategies that could propel FSC into the future, brought to the table by thought leaders today at the one-day Forest Conference organised by FSC IC.
Enjoy reading!
Your Rainforest Alliance & NEPCon team
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Motions update
As the day moved on, people gathered in small groups to discuss and negotiate; motions were withdrawn, merged or changed, according to the results of the talks. We share some changes to key motions around Controlled Wood, transparency and GMOs READ MORE
Motion on motions: transparency wanted
One of this year’s most conspicuous motions is Motion 4, which asks FSC to follow up on motions in a more transparent and reliable way. The Brazilian NGO Imaflora asks FSC to engage in stakeholder dialogue and regular reporting on the actions taken to implement the motions READ MORE
Forest conference offers strategies for FSC in 2021
The Forest Conference featured a number of prominent speakers who presented potential strategies that could propel FSC into the future: consolidation of eco-labels, engagement with the public sector and new business models READ MORE
To stay or not to stay: FSC members take stock
As FSC responds to changes in the political, environmental and economic landscape, new challenges and opportunities emerge that are transforming the system. These changes can be highly contentious for its members. We look at why some members remain engaged in FSC while others don’t feel they can, looking specifically at FERN’s decision this month to leave FSC READ MORE
FSC must engage in carbon
Can FSC afford not to engage in carbon? This is an opportunity to move beyond timber, but members cautioned FSC to be aware of all pitfalls that could risk its credibility and undermine its efforts READ MORE
GFTN celebrates 20 years at FSC General Assembly
One of the most successful promoters of FSC certification, WWF’s Global Forest and Trade Network (GFTN), fittingly is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the 2011 FSC General Assembly. We met George White, Head of GFTN, to talk about the Network’s experience in linking forestry with industry, and what challenges that loom READ MORE |
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Editorial: Transparency – we can get better, but let’s be clear why
There's no doubt that transparency is good, but transparency has costs and FSC doesn't have a bottomless pit of resources. Rainforest Alliance's Richard Donovan shares his views on what FSC could do to address today's demand for greater transparency READ MORE
Regional outlook: Bridging the forest wars in Australia
In the last decade, Australia emerged as the country with the world’s second highest deforestation rate. For 30 years, forest wars have raged in Australia between industry and environmentalists over how this country’s remaining forests should be managed. FSC Australia has successfully engaged a wide range of stakeholders and certification is now set to grow across the continent READ MORE |
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| FSC MOVERS & SHAKERS |
| Interview with Margareta Renström, WWF
Possessing the skills of a team of Olympic athletic coaches, she skilfully guides a myriad of forest certification efforts within one of the world's most highly respected conservation charities. Meet Margareta Renström, Forest Certification Manager at WWF International and current FSC Board member READ MORE |
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FSC_Canada Hear from Larry Joseph, FSC Canada Aboriginal Peoples Chamber, live from the #FSCGA11 http://ow.ly/5sR6J
Robert J. Hrubes #FSCGA11 Democracy isn't easy as I am presently being reminded. Achieving cross-chamber consensus on how to fix CW still eludes; 3 hrs left
June Rubis "We talk a lot about drivers of deforestation, but we don't talk to them" Seymour, CIFOR #fscga11
June Rubis Mannan: "Timber is the major source for Sabah. Environmental services do not pay. REDD plus is rubbish." #fscga11
FSC_GA Brad Kahn The rapid rise of FSC in China - Interview with Mr Ma Lichao from the #FSCGA11: http://ow.ly/5sDcq
June Rubis Mannan: Forest certification hostile to land conversion despite economic implications. " #fscga11
Robert J. Hrubes #FSCGA11 SCS' new Sabah client, Datuk Sam Mannon, Forestry Director speaks to the GA. Well-spoken & frank--challenging FSC to deliver
Mauricio Voivodic Ian Chesire: business are now realizing the "true" cost and the "true" revenue of business. sustainable sourcing is needed! #FSCGA11
Mauricio Voivodic #FSCGA11: 3rd day. Forest Conference goes along with motions negotiation. Many issues already fixed but there are still hot topics remaining |
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Did you know?
The outstretched arms of a male Orangutan can measure 2m in length (fingertip to fingertip). This is impressive considering their height is only 1.5m.
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