WRI. What is ATIBT? Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux

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1 WRI Washington DC What is ATIBT? Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux International Technical Tropical Timber Association Markets Independent Observers December 15th American Psychological Association Capitol View Conference Center Emmanuel Groutel PhD

2 60 years experience and counting Founded in 1951 at the request of FAO and OECD to reorganize tropical timber trade while improving tropical forestry. ATIBT became the partner of choice of various tropical timber stakeholders An international organization, striving to protect tropical timber. A partner of choice for the industry ; facilitator of the tropical wood sector. The technical and scientific reference body for tropical wood species.

3 Members Producers, importers, traders, end-users Professional associations («Syndicats») Governments who have signed the ATIBT Convention International organizations and donors NGOs Research and Education bodies Individuals Honorary members 3

4 A platform for exchange, dialogue and ATIBT Members see it as the professional association of the industry Wide range of partners and members profile Facilitator and source for improvement Tool for promotion, marketing and communication Reference for professional expertise Friendly association progress

5 Vision ATIBT stands for a sustainable, ethical and legal tropical wood industry, where wood is promoted as a renewable material and natural resource, essential to the socio-economic development of producing countries. 5

6 Vision Make legally-certified wood from responsibly managed forests get access to market Improve quality of life of people involved in the forestry sector by creating added value Highlight forests core values, forest products and services. 6

7 Missions Open and transparent dialogue accross its members and stakeholders on topics of concern to the private sector ATIBT s mantra: promoting legality and sustainable production Promotion of lesser used, or not used, tropical species Dialogue with NGOs and the media Permanent dialogue with Universities and consultants Communication & Information (Newsletter) Technical publications and production of reliable statistics ATIBT Forum; «networking» event yearly basis. 7

8 Missions Supports basic and applied research Defines technical characteristics & standards for tropical wood products Shares knowledge across the industry Carries out an advisory role Offers professional training («expert» and «grader»)

9 Positioning Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux Events Lobbying Training Presence and influence Norms Promotion atibt Management Trade Technical Expertise Marketing Nomenclature Dispute arbitration 9

10 10 Some market trends

11 Import of tropical wood products Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux R. Oliver, FII

12 12 Source: ITTO IMM analysis of Global Trade Atlas & UN COMTRADE

13 Exports of African wood products in USD mill. Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 Africa Asia Europe Other A. Whiteman, 2014, FAO

14 Cameroon: 2014 exports Graphique WALE, Source COMCAM Share of Cameroon log exports in 2014 per major market: ASIA 97% Asie Europe Solde Asie Europe Afrique Amérique Océanie Graphique WALE, Source COMCAM Share of Cameroon sawn timber exports in 2014 per major market 14 Graphique WALE, Source FAO-STAT & COMCAM

15 Financial crises & fall out - Marging - Inventory Investor wariness Logistics Just in time Problems of ports Maritime transport Stocks & Logs Internal competition Softwood Glued products Competition against other products WPC Concrete Iron, aluminum Innovation No marketing nonwood materials No innovation Environmental campaigns Reputational risks Technical performance standards & CE Marking Barriers to entry 15 WALE

16 16 Independent Observers

17 Independent Observers Interviews of some of our members Not really well known by the private sector Based in the country Good collaboration with the governments & public administration (but not enough) Have to be really independent from governments and NGOs Processes are different between IOs (calibration is needed)

18 A kind of competition between Governments and NGO approaches Good if there is an international organization that can be of help Some IOs are not sufficiently skilled Results are not clear Good to highlight what works well Different relationship with big (=legal) and small (=informal / illegal) players Independent Observers

19 Thank you!