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RELEASE: Guide for Business Drives Better Decisions on Forest Products

December 10, 2012
Location: GENEVA//WASHINGTON, D.C.,

The World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) today released the third edition of **[Susta

Coming Soon: Global Forest Watch 2.0

Global Forest Watch 2.0 is a powerful near real-time forest monitoring system that unites satellite technology, data sharing, and human networks around the world to fight deforestation.

Insights from the Field: Forests for Climate and Timber

February, 2012

This brief provides an overview of the Carbon Canopy, a novel partnership among companies, landowners, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that seeks to leverage markets for ecosystem services to increase the area of southern U.S. forests certified as sustainably managed. It is designed to inform companies, NGOs, and other organizations interested in developing or participating in similar programs that link forest certification with carbon offsets.

Sustainable Procurement of Wood and Paper-Based Products: Version 2

Ruth Nogueron, Lars Laestadius, A joint collaboration between WRI and the World Business Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
July, 2011

This WRI/WBCSD publication is an information and decision-making tool to help customers develop their own sustainable procurement policies for wood and paper-based products. It also has information on existing approaches to procurement from legal and sustainable sources.

Are Your Wood Products Really Certified?

By Caitlin Clarke and Adam Grant on May 4, 2011

WRI experts answer questions on forest certification and the Lacey Act.

PRESS RELEASE: WRI Expands Capacity in International Forest and Ecosystems Work

March 16, 2011
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Two new leaders, Nigel Sizer and Robert Winterbottom, added to roster

Risk Free? Paper and the Lacey Act

By Ruth Nogueron and Craig Hanson on November 15, 2010

En Español | Chinese/中文

Tests detect potentially illegal wood in paper. Here are some tips to manage risk.

Declarations and Due Care: Insights from Another Lacey Case

By Craig Hanson on October 5, 2010

En Español

Enforcement of the amended Lacey Act has begun, both on and off the public radar. Here are tips on how to remain in compliance.

NEWS RELEASE: Global Alliance Launched to Curb Trade in Illegal Wood

May 26, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

The Forest Legality Alliance was launched today to support private sector efforts and policies to reduce trade in illegally harvested wood.

MEDIA ADVISORY: WRI Hosts Briefing on New Initiative to Curb Illegal Wood Trade

May 20, 2010
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

WHAT:

Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore), leading environmental experts and industry leaders will brief journalists next Wednesday on a new initiative to curb t

Is Your Company Prepared for the Lacey Act?

By Adam Grant on December 22, 2009

A recent U.S. government raid on illegally sourced wood is a wake-up call to businesses.

Fact Sheet: Are You Ready for the Lacey Act?

December 22, 2009

What is the Lacey Act and how can companies comply? This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions.

DRC Forest Title Conversion Process Results

September 3, 2009

In 2005, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) launched a comprehensive process to review historical logging titles and bring them into compliance with its recently enacted Forest Code

Expanded Guide Links Business Payoffs and Sustainable Forest Management

By Ruth Nogueron and James Griffiths on June 2, 2009

WRI and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development today released an updated online guide to help corporate buyers ensure the sustainability of their wood- and paper-based products.

WRI, EIA Form Partnership to Stem Illegal Forest Products Imported Into U.S.

December 4, 2008
Location: POZNAN, POLAND

The World Resources Institute and the Environmental Investigation Agency today launch a partnership to combat illegal logging worldwide and clean up timber supply chains.

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