Progressing PEFC in Thailand:

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1 Progressing PEFC in Thailand: 5 th January 2016 Richard Laity Projects and Development PEFC International PEFC Council World Trade Center 1 10, route de l Aéroport CH-1215 Geneva Switzerland Tel info@pefc.org

2 What forest certification delivers Forest Management Chain of Custody Delivers sustainable wood raw material that is: 2 legal: wood is harvested in compliance with local legislation and international agreements from well managed forests: safeguarding environmental, social & economic values traceable: the raw material supply chain is verified from the forest to the finished product

3 Market drivers for certification Consumers Legislation Public procurement Finance Private commitments 3 Private procurement

4 What is PEFC? Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Global Alliance (not-for-profit association) of 40 national forest certification organizations and 22 international stakeholder members World's leading forest certification system, offering the largest choice of sustainably-sourced timber and wood-based products PEFC specifically considers the unique needs of small and family forest owners while being equally used by large landowners as well. PEFC is required or recommended by public and private procurement policies around the world 4 The PEFC label is only available on certified products, giving responsible companies the right to use a trusted label

5 PEFC s Activities Development of international standards Forest management, chain of custody, standard setting, logo usage, certification and accrediation, etc Endorsement of national forest certification system Management of endorsement process, incl. 3rd party assessment, public consultation, Panel of Expert review Expanding sustainable forest management & forest certification Joint projects specifically targeted at Africa, South America, Asia; Collaboration Fund Promotion of forest certification and use of certified timber through communication and advocacy; collaboration; region- and country-specific activities 5

6 Global Growth of the PEFC Alliance As of January September

7 7 PEFC Initiatives

8 Responsible Forest Management PEFC certification promotes sustainability Healthy Forests Maintain and increase the health and vitality of forest ecosystems, biodiversity Protect ecologically important forest areas, wildlife, waterways, and soil Prohibit forest conversions; no certification of plantations established by conversions Avoid genetically modified trees, most hazardous chemicals Prevent unauthorised activities such as illegal logging Healthy Communities Promote the long term health and well-being of forest communities Respect forests multiple functions, give due regard to the role of forestry in rural development Involve forest communities, forest-dependent people in forest management Recognize indigenous people s rights, incl. free, prior and informed consent Protect sites with recognised specific historical, cultural or spiritual significance Safeguard areas fundamental to meeting the basic needs of local communities Healthy Workers Comply with all fundamental ILO conventions; safe working conditions Consideration of new opportunities for employment 8

9 Chain of Custody Meet legal frameworks with PEFC PEFC responds pro-actively to emerging legislation. Example: European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR): Controversial Sources definition Aligned with EUTR requirements Information requirements Access to information to include tree species, country/region/fmu of origin Due Diligence System Integrated element in PEFC Chain of Custody certification Stand-alone implementation available PEFC Certified & PEFC Controlled Sources effective way for companies to demonstrate alignment with EUTR requirements 9

10 Making it work PEFC & Thailand

11 11 Developing A National Schemes

12 Developing National Schemes National organization identified: To lead the Standard development process To eventually become PEFC Council member National scheme developed: Standard-setting requirements followed Uses Multi-stakeholder process with consensus-building All technical documents & standards drafted and approved PEFC International recognition Submitted for assessment against PEFC requirements If successful, PEFC endorsement granted 12

13 PEFC National Members PEFC s conditions for National Governing Body membership require that the national candidate organization shall: a) be a legal entity; b) have its own statutes not conflicting the PEFC Council Statutes; c) include amongst its objectives the implementation of the PEFC scheme within its country; d) have made a commitment to follow the PEFC Council rules and requirements; e) have support of national forest owner s or national forestry organisation; f) provide interested parties with a fair, ongoing and appropriate possibility to influence the organisation s decision making. 13

14 Keys to Success Bring all stakeholders around the table to make Sustainable forest management beneficial to all Strong national governing body (NGB) to be member in PEFC Alliance Sustainably financed after initial start up period. External (Company etc) support for standard and system development required Regular income through Chain of Custody certifications throughout supply chain for active marketing and communications 14

15 PEFC Endorsement Process Panel of Experts Approval by members Global public consultation International Sustainability Benchmarks Board recommendation Revision required Independent assessment Multistakeholder process Pilot testing National Standard Consensusbased decision making 15 Application for assessment National public consultation

16 PEFC International events for Thailand Training and Activities in Europe for Thai Stakeholders 16

17 PEFC International: Trees outside Forest Scoping/Feasibility Phase: Scoping/Feasibility Phase Formal international standard-setting process Formal Adoption Pilot projects; Research Experts Group Meeting Experts Group Meeting: November Geneva What will a successful approach to TOF certification look like? Articulating options/pathways for TOF Certification Critical sustainability Issues within the context of TOF Certification Participants: 7 key countries represented + 12 international experts

18 PEFC Group Certification Field Dialogue: 3 & 4 th December, Madrid Spain Observe working models of group certification at scale; Engage in technical solutionsoriented discussions; Support each other in designing appropriate group certification models for various geographies. Participants: 30 people, 15 countries

19 PEFC Certification Week & General Assembly Brings together PEFC Council membership & potential members Brief Agenda: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Group Certification Event Secretariat Update Members Exchange Discussion Sessions Branding Standards Revision Process Membersonly session General Assembly Participants: 120 People representing 40 National Members, 20 International Stakeholders, 20 Potential members

20 Developing Pilot Projects Establishing a strategy to work towards certification 20

21 Thai supply chain the options Controlled Sourcing & (Due Diligence System) CoC Groups Demand PEFC FM CoC 1 CoC 2 CoC 3 Supply PEFC Group FM

22 Group certification DDS Certified Stepwise approach Group management FM Certificate Controlled Source Due Dillegence System FM Group 1 Member 1 Member N Assessment CS DS 1 Member 1 Member N

23 Pilot Projects Framework: Impact Processes Standard Setting Body Manage National Governing Body Feedback Standards Test & Improve Technical Support Certification Bodies Pilot Projects (Pre) Audit National capacity Assessment CSER Testing Ready to expand Accreditation Body Companies/ Associations Assess Improvements Policy Support Build Relations Prepare & Develop Government Markets 23

24 Pilot Projects: Developing Systems for the scheme Single FMU s Sawmil Trader Processor Quality management eg: Silviculture models Env. & Social Man. FMU and CoC Groups Associations/Coops/Companies Group Management (training, monitoring, etc) Procedures Traceability Records Stock Control Invoicing Associations Support Members Governing Body Administration Standards & Logo Stakeholder Engage. Risk Assessment Due Diligence Accreditation Consumer Procurement Policies Labelling Certification Bodies Accreditation Auditor Capacity Capacity Development Assessment Government Policy for Certification (procurement, Initiatives, legal frameworks) Markets Procurement Policy Promotion of products

25 Thai PEFC pilot projects PEFC FM CoC 1 CoC 2 CoC 3 Improve forest management activities for compliance with certification requirements Expand scope of certification to new areas and forest products PEFC CoC Due Diligence Systems Dual PEFC/FSC CoC Certification Include FLEGT Legality Definition and TLAS Design Logo (competition) Promote Wood = Good, legal = better Certified= best Group FM Build Systems for company group FM SME Certification Independent farmers group FM Certification Streamline existing group certification systems Group CoC Systems for group CoC Certification of SMES Use FLEGT EUTR 995 DDS capacity for training and development Government Support: 1. Develop initiatives e.g green building 2.. Policies e.g Public Procurement 3. Overcome technical barriers. e.g land tenure Develop Forestry Alumni Clubs to manage group FM certification for independant small holders Identify current PEFC certified Imports. Build awareness Review PEFC (including Controlled Source) Acceptance in Markets

26 Furniture Association KUFF TISI RFD Pilot Project Partners Pilot Project Activities Approving NGB Managing Standard Development Mobilizing and management of Funds Stakeholder consultation Coordinate Pilot projects Gap Assessment Draft Standard Setting, Accrediation Procedures an Building the capacity of assessors & auditors National Standardisation Strategy Group Technical committee 915 Support NGB development Support to pilot projects Review of standards Build auditing capacity Support Forestry Alumni Link with other research organisations Lobby Government CoC Promotion TFCC/PEFC Brand Development (build integrity and equity) FLEGT 26 TFCC includes FLEGT requirements Pilot Project Activities FIO FM Certification COC DDS for controlled sources Promote TFCC Certified Teak Prepare CB s for PEFC RECOFTC Advocacy for Land Tenure Issues Community training and capacity Double A FM of Agroforestry Smallholders CoC DDS for controlled sourcing Suankitti Certification of smallholders within company leased & purchase commitments Forest Test feasibility of supporting independent Alumni farmers Sae Keaw Assess exisiting data and farmers interest Private to cooperate farmers Work with Alumni to link with support and market access Tree Bank Make MOU to explore how the group can (BAAC) be certified when begin to sell their trees Chaiyo AA?? SCG Same as Double A/suankhetti TPPIA TBA will be engaged formally FTGA Technical support for certification issues

27 Support for pilot projects 27

28 Pilot Projects: Implementation Support Who is available to support? National Stakeholders PEFC International South East Asia Projects and Development Officer PEFC National Members PEFC Pilot Projects How can we support? Technical Support: Site Visits and documents review Linking with other members and projects Facilitate external support from industry, donors and government How can you support? Provide partnerships and sites Support your supply chain to implement pilot projects

29 Thank you! PEFC Council World Trade Center 1 10, route de l Aéroport CH-1215 Geneva Switzerland Tel info@pefc.org