Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

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Introduction– Established: 1993.
– Mission: To promote environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world’s forests.
– Scope: Operates globally, setting standards for responsible forest management and providing certification for forest products.
Objectives– Environmental Protection: Ensure that forest management preserves biodiversity and ecological processes.
– Social Equity: Respect the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities.
– Economic Viability: Support sustainable economic benefits from forest resources.
Members (Dec 2024)– Global Presence: Comprises members from environmental, social, and economic sectors worldwide.
– India’s Status: Active presence through FSC India, promoting sustainable forest management and responsible consumption of forest products.
Reports/Indices– Annual Reports: Document activities, financials, and impacts. For example, the FSC Annual Report 2021 outlines global actions and achievements.
– Facts & Figures: Provides data on certified forest areas and supply chain certifications.
Instruments– FSC Certification: Includes Forest Management (FM) and Chain of Custody (CoC) certifications to ensure responsible sourcing and production.
– FSC Labels: Indicate that products come from responsibly managed forests.
Structure– General Assembly: The highest decision-making body, comprising members from environmental, social, and economic chambers.
– Board of Directors: Elected by the General Assembly to provide strategic direction.
– National Offices: Implement FSC policies and standards at the country level.
Subsidiary Organs– FSC International Center: Coordinates global activities and standard-setting.
Committees– Policy and Standards Committee: Develops and reviews FSC policies and standards.
– Finance Committee: Oversees financial management and sustainability.
Initiatives– FSC Global Strategy 2021–2026: Aims to enable resilient forests by emphasizing forest stewardship as a means to combat climate change and biodiversity loss.
– FSC Climate Coalition: Launched at COP27 to enhance the role of forests and FSC standards in combating climate change, ensuring benefits for Indigenous Peoples, smallholders, and forest stewards.
– Biodiversity Assessment: Initiated during COP15 to fast-track biodiversity assessments in FSC-certified forests, demonstrating the value of responsible forest stewardship for biodiversity.

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