{"id":792166,"date":"2023-05-31T15:21:18","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T19:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forests.org\/?p=792166"},"modified":"2023-06-06T16:05:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T20:05:42","slug":"explore-highlights-from-the-sfi-pefc-annual-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forests.org\/fr\/explore-highlights-from-the-sfi-pefc-annual-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore highlights from the SFI\/PEFC Annual Conference!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Over 500 people joined us for the SFI\/PEFC Forest + People + Nature positive conference. This year’s theme highlighted the positive ways in which sustainable forest management can be positive for people, forests, and nature while evolving to address expectations of the workforce, community, government, customer, and conservation priorities.<\/p>\n<\/div>

EXPLORE THE 2023 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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SFI AND PEFC TOGETHER<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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The SFI and PEFC families brought a diversity of perspectives, experiences, and geographies to the discussions.<\/p>\n

We were pleased to host a large global presence with our PEFC family, representing about 100 PEFC National members, International Stakeholders, and Board members from 40 countries worldwide. The SFI and PEFC Boards held a joint board meeting to discuss global priorities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

STANDARDS, SUPPLY CHAINS AND ESG<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Mike Doss, President and CEO,Graphic Packaging International Inc., and Chair, SFI Board of Directors, and Angela Davis, President, Campbell Global, shared the stage to discuss how SFI and PEFC standards can be leveraged with brands, investors, and consumers to demonstrate critical ESG and sustainability assurances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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There were over 40 students and young professionals sponsored to participate in the conference, representing our biggest youth delegation yet. Youth had opportunities to navigate their early careers, network with professionals, and engage in important discussions.<\/p>\n

We had more than 200 students and young professionals apply, so please consider sponsoring next year in Atlanta, June 4-6, 2024!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

SFI’S NEW URBAN AND COMMUNITY FOREST SUSTAINABILITY STANDARD<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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The SFI Board approved the first-of-its-kind SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The new standard will contribute to the resiliency and sustainability of our communities, large and small, using trees and forests as natural solutions to improve community and human health and address the challenge of climate change. Learn more about the Standard and the partners who made it happen<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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We heard from numerous elected government representatives sharing inspirational remarks regarding the importance of collaboration and partnerships, challenging participants to generate sustainability solutions for their own communities.<\/p>\n

Pictured left to right: Regional Chief Terry Teegee, British Columbia Assembly of First Nations; Minister Bruce Ralston, B.C. Ministry of Forests; Cassidy Caron, President, M\u00e9tis National Council; Michael Berger, Secretary General\/CEO, PEFC International.<\/p>\n<\/div>

INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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We were deeply honoured that so many Indigenous leaders from across North America took the time to join us.<\/p>\n

The conference was an opportunity to deepen our existing relationships, explore new opportunities for working together to advance Nations\u2019 self-determined priorities and visions for the future of forests, and learn about local Indigenous culture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>