She Power Meeting
Seminar on She Power in the Sustainable Development of Global Timber Industry
Time and Venue:
Time: 14:00-16:00, November 22, 2023
Venue: Second Floor, Galaxy International Convention Center, Macao SAR, China
Hosted by:
Global Green Supply Chains of Forest Products (Macao) Federation
Background
FAO statistics show that there are approximately 3.2 million female employees in the forestry sector globally, accounting for 23% of the sector's total employment. In most countries, the number of women employed in the forestry sector is less than that of men, with participation rates ranging from 4% to 49% of the total forest-related employment. However, in some countries (especially in Africa), the proportion of women employed in the forestry sector is higher than that of men.
In fact, women are an indispensable force driving the sustainable development of global timber industry. Women's innate qualities of compassion, care, inclusivity, and resilience naturally propel the global timber industry towards development for good, lifting industry hopes with "love" and "care." At the same time, women are also the primary undertakers for maintaining the family' livelihood and ensuring security in life. They possess greater knowledge and understanding on biodiversity, forest resources, and economic development, and are better equipped to propose practical solutions to promote sustainable development of timber industry according to local conditions.
Purpose
To explore the role and power of "She" in promoting the sustainable development of the global timber industry, discussing how "She" can better unleash potential, showcase feminine charm, and contribute wisdom, so as to fully realize the value of women in the course of sustainable development of timber industry. During the seminar, the Global Timber Industry’s She-Power Initiative will be launched.
Theme
Unleash She Power to Create a New Future Together
Structure
· “She Power” Case Sharing;
· Panel Discussion;
· Announcement of Outputs.
Programme and Schedule
Group photo session
Moderator:
Ms. Zhu Minhui, Director of GGSC Macao Federation
Director of South Star Australia Group Pty Ltd
“She Power” Case Sharing:
· Ms. Annie Ting, Chief Executive Officer of Sarawak Timber Association
· Ms. Qian Xiaoyu, Vice President of China Forest Products Industry Association
· Ms. Françoise Van de Ven, President of International Tropical Timber Technical Association (ATIBT)
Discussions will focus on the role and power of "She" in promoting the sustainable development of the global timber industry, exploring how "She" can better unleash potential, showcase feminine charm, and contribute wisdom, so as to fully realize the value of women in the course of sustainable development of timber industry.
Moderator:
Ms. Zhu Minhui, Director of GGSC Macao Federation
Director of South Star Australia Group Pty Ltd
· Ms. Sheam Satkuru, ITTO Executive Director [to be confirmed]
· Ms. Françoise Van de Ven, President of nternational Tropical Timber Technical Association (ATIBT)
· Ms. Brenda Wong, Manager of Sabah Timber Industries Association (STIA)
· Ms. Shen Yanxia, Vice President of Zhejiang GREAT Luck Trading Co., Ltd.
· Ms. Li Qin, President of Guangxi Guigang Hengjiu Wood Industry Co., Ltd
· Ms. He Hu, President of Hemusen International Wood Industry Group Co., Ltd
· GGSC Macao Federation She-Power Initiative