Agenda
Day 1 (Wednesday, 11 September)
Time
Events and Topics
08:30-09:30
Registration
09:30-10:00
Opening Ceremony and Group Photo Session
· Welcome remarks by Mr. Lei Wai Nong, Secretary for Economy and Finance of Macao SAR government
· Introducing by Dr. Mohammed Nurudeen Iddrisu, Officer-In-Charge, International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)
[followed by a Video Remarks of Ms. Sheam Satkuru, ITTO Executive Director]
· Welcome remarks by Mr. Lei Wai Nong, Secretary for Economy and Finance of Macao SAR government
· Introducing by Dr. Mohammed Nurudeen Iddrisu, Officer-In-Charge, International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)
[followed by a Video Remarks of Ms. Sheam Satkuru, ITTO Executive Director]
10:00-11:00
Keynote Addresses
Moderator: Mr. Vincent U, President, Board of Directors of Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region
Promoting reliable global timber supply chains in the uncertain world.
· Mr. Cheng Hong, Vice Administrator, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, China
· Mr. Gervais Mbata, Minister, Ministry of Water, Forests, Hunting and Fishing, Central African Republic
· Ms. Alitia Bainivalu, Minister, Ministry for Fisheries and Forestry, The Republic of Fiji
· Ms. Rosalie Matondo, Minister, Ministry of Forest Economy, Republic of Congo
· Mr. Garo Joseph Batmanian, Director General, Brazil Forest Service, The Federative Republic of Brazil [Video Speech]
Forests and timber towards 2030 and beyond.
· Dr. Wu Zhimin, Director of Forestry Division, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Chair, Collaborating Partnership on Forests (CPF)
Moderator: Mr. Vincent U, President, Board of Directors of Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) of the Macao Special Administrative Region
Promoting reliable global timber supply chains in the uncertain world.
· Mr. Cheng Hong, Vice Administrator, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, China
· Mr. Gervais Mbata, Minister, Ministry of Water, Forests, Hunting and Fishing, Central African Republic
· Ms. Alitia Bainivalu, Minister, Ministry for Fisheries and Forestry, The Republic of Fiji
· Ms. Rosalie Matondo, Minister, Ministry of Forest Economy, Republic of Congo
· Mr. Garo Joseph Batmanian, Director General, Brazil Forest Service, The Federative Republic of Brazil [Video Speech]
Forests and timber towards 2030 and beyond.
· Dr. Wu Zhimin, Director of Forestry Division, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Chair, Collaborating Partnership on Forests (CPF)
11:00-12:10
High-Level Segment: Together Towards Reliable and Effective Global Timber Supply Chains
Moderator: Dr. Mohammed Nurudeen Iddrisu, Officer-In-Charge, International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)
Panel Discussion (60m):
· Ms. Nelly Paredes del Castillo, Executive Director, National Forest and Wildlife Service (SERFOR), Republic of Peru
· Mr. Mazlan bin Othman, Senior Undersecretary, Timber, Tobacco and Kenaf Industries Development Division, Ministry of Plantation & Commodities, Malaysia
· Mr. Hervé Martial Maidou, Executive Secretary, Central African Forests Commission (COMIFAC)
· Ms. Ashley Amidon, Executive Director, International Wood Products Association (IWPA)
· Mr. She Xuebin, Board Chairman & CEO, Nature Home (China) Co. Ltd & Nature Wood Group Co., Ltd.
Q&A (10m)
Moderator: Dr. Mohammed Nurudeen Iddrisu, Officer-In-Charge, International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)
Panel Discussion (60m):
· Ms. Nelly Paredes del Castillo, Executive Director, National Forest and Wildlife Service (SERFOR), Republic of Peru
· Mr. Mazlan bin Othman, Senior Undersecretary, Timber, Tobacco and Kenaf Industries Development Division, Ministry of Plantation & Commodities, Malaysia
· Mr. Hervé Martial Maidou, Executive Secretary, Central African Forests Commission (COMIFAC)
· Ms. Ashley Amidon, Executive Director, International Wood Products Association (IWPA)
· Mr. She Xuebin, Board Chairman & CEO, Nature Home (China) Co. Ltd & Nature Wood Group Co., Ltd.
Q&A (10m)
12:10-12:30
Achievements Release
· The Full Operation of Global Timber Index (GTI) Platform
· Completed Test of Simulation Platform for Blockchain-based Timber Traceability System (SP-BTTS)
· Action Framework for Promoting Legal & Sustainable Timber Supply Chains
· Demonstration Action of Integration on Green Finance and Green Supply Chains (GF&GS)
· Demonstration Action of Collaboration on Central Africa-China Timber Industrial Clusters and Parks
· The Full Operation of Global Timber Index (GTI) Platform
· Completed Test of Simulation Platform for Blockchain-based Timber Traceability System (SP-BTTS)
· Action Framework for Promoting Legal & Sustainable Timber Supply Chains
· Demonstration Action of Integration on Green Finance and Green Supply Chains (GF&GS)
· Demonstration Action of Collaboration on Central Africa-China Timber Industrial Clusters and Parks
12:30-14:00
Lunch Break
14:00-15:20
Session I: Restoring Reliable and Stable Timber Resource Supplies
Moderator: Mr. Thorsten Arndt, Head of Advocacy, Programmme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC) International
Presentations (30m):
Identifying uncertainties and challenges on legal and sustainable timber supplies.
· Mr. Rupert Oliver, ITTO expert/Director for Sustainable Wood Ltd, United Kingdom
Building partnerships in mutual recognition and trust between timber supply and demand sectors.
· Mr. Benoit Jobbé-Duval, General Manager, International Tropical Timber Technical Association (ATIBT)
Innovative measures in promoting global legal and sustainable timber supply chains.
· Dr. Ivan Tomaselli, Founder and President, STCP Brazil/Vice President, Brazilian Association of Mechanically-Processed Timber (ABIMCI)
Panel Discussion (40m):
· Dr. Dian Novarina, Vice Chairman for Forestry Multi-Business Division, Indonesian Forest Concessionaires Association (APHI)
· Ms. Carole Ogandagas, Central Director of Studies, Statistics and Programs, Ministry of Water and Forests, Gabon
· Ms. Jennifer Conje, Director of Forest Management Division, International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)
· Mr. Edouard Zama, Permanent Technical Secretary of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA/FLEGT), Ministry of Water, Forests, Hunting and Fishing, Central African Republic
· Mr. Zhang Enjiu, Chairman of the Board, Treessun Holding Co., Ltd, China
Q&A (10m)
Moderator: Mr. Thorsten Arndt, Head of Advocacy, Programmme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC) International
Presentations (30m):
Identifying uncertainties and challenges on legal and sustainable timber supplies.
· Mr. Rupert Oliver, ITTO expert/Director for Sustainable Wood Ltd, United Kingdom
Building partnerships in mutual recognition and trust between timber supply and demand sectors.
· Mr. Benoit Jobbé-Duval, General Manager, International Tropical Timber Technical Association (ATIBT)
Innovative measures in promoting global legal and sustainable timber supply chains.
· Dr. Ivan Tomaselli, Founder and President, STCP Brazil/Vice President, Brazilian Association of Mechanically-Processed Timber (ABIMCI)
Panel Discussion (40m):
· Dr. Dian Novarina, Vice Chairman for Forestry Multi-Business Division, Indonesian Forest Concessionaires Association (APHI)
· Ms. Carole Ogandagas, Central Director of Studies, Statistics and Programs, Ministry of Water and Forests, Gabon
· Ms. Jennifer Conje, Director of Forest Management Division, International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)
· Mr. Edouard Zama, Permanent Technical Secretary of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA/FLEGT), Ministry of Water, Forests, Hunting and Fishing, Central African Republic
· Mr. Zhang Enjiu, Chairman of the Board, Treessun Holding Co., Ltd, China
Q&A (10m)
15:20-16:40
Session II: Enhancing Trust and Effectiveness along Timber Supply Chains
Moderator: Dr. Preecha Ongprasert, Director of Forestry Foreign Affairs Office, Thailand Royal Forest Department
Presentations (30m):
Measures and practices in promoting global legal and sustainable timber supply chains.
· Ms. Sunita binti Muhamad, Senior Deputy Director, Licensing and Inspectorate Division, Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB)
Promoting trade facilitation of timber and timber products.
· Mr. Tevita Bulai, Acting Conservator of Forest, Ministry of Forestry, The Republic of Fiji
Accelerating technological integration into and innovation of the timber industry.
· Ms. Tullia Baldassarri, Communications Leader, Interholco, Switzerland
Panel Discussion (40m):
· Mr. Deryck Pantoja Martins, President, Association of Wood Exporting Industries of the State of Pará (AIMEX)
· Dr. Peter O. Alele, Africa Regional Director, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
· Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong, Chairman, Thai Timber Association (TTA)
· Mr. Xu Wei, Chairman, Zhejiang Starforest Flooring Co., Ltd
· Mr. Wang Tianbing, President, Guangzhou Custom Home Industry Association
Q&A (10m)
Moderator: Dr. Preecha Ongprasert, Director of Forestry Foreign Affairs Office, Thailand Royal Forest Department
Presentations (30m):
Measures and practices in promoting global legal and sustainable timber supply chains.
· Ms. Sunita binti Muhamad, Senior Deputy Director, Licensing and Inspectorate Division, Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB)
Promoting trade facilitation of timber and timber products.
· Mr. Tevita Bulai, Acting Conservator of Forest, Ministry of Forestry, The Republic of Fiji
Accelerating technological integration into and innovation of the timber industry.
· Ms. Tullia Baldassarri, Communications Leader, Interholco, Switzerland
Panel Discussion (40m):
· Mr. Deryck Pantoja Martins, President, Association of Wood Exporting Industries of the State of Pará (AIMEX)
· Dr. Peter O. Alele, Africa Regional Director, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
· Mr. Jirawat Tangkijngamwong, Chairman, Thai Timber Association (TTA)
· Mr. Xu Wei, Chairman, Zhejiang Starforest Flooring Co., Ltd
· Mr. Wang Tianbing, President, Guangzhou Custom Home Industry Association
Q&A (10m)
16:40-18:00
Session III: Prospects for Revitalizing Global Timber Supply Chains
Moderator: Mr. Ralph Ridder, Founding Member of the Global Green Supply Chain of Forest Products (Macao) Federation
Presentations (30m):
Enhancing matchings and collaboration between special industrial zones and timber manufacturing clusters.
· Ms. Zhai Jianchao, Director, Investment Promotion and Business Development of Arise IIP (Congo Basin Cluster)
Encouraging innovative ways and means for the industrial collaboration.
· Mr. Bruno Guay, Advisor, Private Sector Engagement and Carbon Finance, Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI)
Exploring possible solutions towards better legal and sustainable timber supply chains towards achieving the SDGs.
· Dr. Luo Xinjian, Secretary General, Global Green Supply Chains Initiative (GGSC)
Panel Discussion (40m):
· Dr. Richard Gyimah, Director of Operation at the Timber Development Division, Ghana Forestry Commission
· Mr. Jean Marie Ntoutoume, General Delegate, Union of foresters and wood industries of Gabon (UFIGA)
· Mr. Zhuang Bingchuan, Chairman, Gabon Asian Forest and Wood Industry Association (UFIAG)
· Mr. Ngo Sy Hoai, Vice President and Secretary General, Vietnam Timber and Forest Products Association (VIFOREST)
· Mr. Zhou Zhenyang, Chairman, Foshan Furniture Association
· Mr. Peng Yanqing, Secretary General, Puyang Modern Houseware Industry Alliance, China
Q&A (10m)
Moderator: Mr. Ralph Ridder, Founding Member of the Global Green Supply Chain of Forest Products (Macao) Federation
Presentations (30m):
Enhancing matchings and collaboration between special industrial zones and timber manufacturing clusters.
· Ms. Zhai Jianchao, Director, Investment Promotion and Business Development of Arise IIP (Congo Basin Cluster)
Encouraging innovative ways and means for the industrial collaboration.
· Mr. Bruno Guay, Advisor, Private Sector Engagement and Carbon Finance, Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI)
Exploring possible solutions towards better legal and sustainable timber supply chains towards achieving the SDGs.
· Dr. Luo Xinjian, Secretary General, Global Green Supply Chains Initiative (GGSC)
Panel Discussion (40m):
· Dr. Richard Gyimah, Director of Operation at the Timber Development Division, Ghana Forestry Commission
· Mr. Jean Marie Ntoutoume, General Delegate, Union of foresters and wood industries of Gabon (UFIGA)
· Mr. Zhuang Bingchuan, Chairman, Gabon Asian Forest and Wood Industry Association (UFIAG)
· Mr. Ngo Sy Hoai, Vice President and Secretary General, Vietnam Timber and Forest Products Association (VIFOREST)
· Mr. Zhou Zhenyang, Chairman, Foshan Furniture Association
· Mr. Peng Yanqing, Secretary General, Puyang Modern Houseware Industry Alliance, China
Q&A (10m)
18:00-18:10
Forum Wrap-up, Mr. Rupert Oliver, ITTO expert
Day 2 (Thursday, 12 September)
Time
Events and Topics
09:00-13:30
Specialized Sub-forum 1: Timber Legality and Sustainability
09:00-12:00
Specialized Sub-forum 2: Resources, Markets and Trade of Legal and Sustainable Timber
09:00-12:00
Specialized Sub-forum 3: Advanced Technology and Machinery for Timber Processing
09:00-12:00
Specialized Sub-forum 4: Green Finance and Innovative Facilitating Measures for Green Supply Chains
12:00-14:00
Lunch Break (Self-arrangement required)
14:00-15:30
B2B matchings
14:30-16:00
“She” Power: The Roundtable Dialogue on Forests for Sustainable Development
14:00-18:00
Global Forestry Youth Leadership Workshop: Wood and Bamboo Sustainable Buildings
14:00-17:00
Closed-door meetings for ministers, leading enterprises, and financial institutions
16:30-17:00
Press Conference
2 Days
(09:00-18:00)
(09:00-18:00)
Legal & Sustainable Timber Display
Note: the final agenda is subject to the on-site arrangement.
Presentations of the main forum:
Keynote Addresses-Dr. Wu Zhimin, Director of Forestry Division, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Session I-1-Mr. Rupert Oliver, ITTO expertDirector for Sustainable Wood Ltd, United Kingdom
Session I-2-Mr. Benoit Jobbé-Duval, General Manager, International Tropical Timber Technical Association (ATIBT)
Session I-3-Mr. Ivan Tomaselli, Vice President, Brazilian Association of Mechanically-Processed Timber (ABIMCI)
Session II-1-Ms. Sunita binti Muhamad, Senior Deputy Director, Licensing and Inspectorate Division, Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB)
Session II-2-Mr. Tevita Bulai, Acting Conservator of Forest, Ministry of Forestry, The Republic of Fiji
Session II-3-Ms. Tullia Baldassarri, Communications Leader, Interholco, Switzerland
Session III-1-Ms. Zhai Jianchao, Director, Investment Promotion and Business Development of Arise IIP (Congo Basin Cluster)
Session III-2- Mr. Bruno Guay, Advisor, Private Sector Engagement and Carbon Finance, Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI)
Session III-3-Dr. Luo Xinjin, Secretary General, Global Green Supply Chains Initiative (GGSC)