Here’s how we’re tailoring our work and optimizing solutions to best support EUDR compliance. 

FSC is excited to announce the launch of a new eTraining on the Continuous Improvement Procedure (CIP) (FSC-PRO-30-011 V1-1), a stepwise approach that enables Small or Low-Intensity Managed Forests (SLIMF) and community forests to progressively achieve FSC certification. This tool provides flexibility and reduces barriers, helping smallholders and communities engage with FSC standards over time.

During COP15 in Montreal, Canada, FSC together with WWF and IKEA announced the launch of an initiative to fast-track Biodiversity Assessments in FSC-certified forests.

Consultation on the revised specific certification body standards (FSC-STD-20-007 for forest management and FSC-STD-20-011 for chain of custody) is open from 21 October 2024 to 21 November 2024 for your input

As forests in Italy change, a revised standard is needed to respond to new challenges and opportunities to support innovative sustainable forest management, enhancing the importance of forests to society. The new standard will come into force on 1 December 2024 

Consultation on revision of FSC's General Accreditation Standard, Certification Transfer Procedure and Procedure for Auditor Training Programme is open from 23 September 2024 to 21 November 2024 for your input.

The Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Ethiopia ready to unlock the largest bamboo resource in Africa. The standard becomes effective on 15 December 2024.