Sustainable Timber Resources, Markets and Trade_Global Legal & Sustainable Timber Forum (GLSTF)

Specialized Sub-forum on

Sustainable Timber Resources, Markets and Trade -

Integration of New Patterns in Global Timber Market

Time and Venue

Time: 12 September 2024, 09:00-12:00

Venue: 1/F Ballroom II+III, MGM COTAI, Macao SAR, China

Organizers

China Timber & Wood Products Distribution Association (CTWPDA)

International Tropical Timber Technical Association (ATIBT)

Collaborating Partner

World Resources Institute, TRAFFIC, Arise IIP China

China Timber & Wood Products Distribution Association (CTWPDA) and the International Tropical Timber Technical Association (ATIBT) as partner agencies will co-organize the Specialized Sub-Forum 2 on Sustainable Timber Resources, Market and Trade. This Sub-forum aims to discuss key issues such as sustainable development and utilization of global timber resources, market expansion and trade facilitation, and delegates will also participate in the main forum, exhibition and B2B meeting. We sincerely invite you to gather with global industry elites to face the challenges and grasp the opportunities.

Background

The Sub-Forum on Sustainable Timber Resources, Markets and Trade of GLSTF 2023 was successfully held in Macao SAR, China on 22 November 2023, with fruitful results and a milestone in promoting the development of the global sustainable timber industry. Following the spirit of the inaugural forum, in 2024, CTWPDA，ATIBT and our partners will continue to deepen the issues of sustainable timber resource development and utilization, market expansion and trade facilitation to promote the sustainable development of the global timber supply chain, strengthen the protection and management of timber resources, enhance the transparency and legitimacy of the timber supply chain, and build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable timber industry chain.

Main content

I. Focus on industry hot spots, talk about the way of development

• Impact of epidemics, geopolitics and other factors on timber market supply and demand, trade patterns and prospects for future development trends to help companies make informed decisions.

• Challenges and opportunities for sustainable forest and timber development: Explore how to balance timber production and forest ecological protection, and promote sustainable development of the timber industry.

• Establishment of Timber Legality Verification and Traceability Systems: Share experiences and best practices in building timber legality verification and traceability systems, and discuss how new technologies can be used to improve supply chain transparency and credibility.

• Building a New Quality Productivity Timber Supply Chain: Explore how to use new technologies, new modes and new concepts to improve the technological content, intelligence level and value added of the wood industry chain and create a more resilient, competitive and sustainable wood industry chain.

• Interpretation of the new pattern and trend of the global timber market: In-depth analysis.

Ⅱ. Leading experts gather to share their insights

Gathering authoritative voices from around the world and inviting senior experts involved in international tropical timber research, trade, investment and technology development, as well as policy makers from government regulatory agencies, to interpret the latest policy trends and clarify the direction of industry development. In addition, the event will invite world-renowned timber business leaders to share their successful experiences and discuss future strategies; representatives from authoritative industry associations to present industry development reports and forward-looking analyses; and scientists from top research institutes to share the latest scientific research results and guide industry development from a scientific perspective.

Ⅲ. Create a platform for exchange and cooperation opportunities

By creating an efficient communication and collaboration platform, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Communicate face-to-face with industry elites from around the world and make quality contacts.

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the latest industry information, policies and regulations, and market trends.

• Demonstrate corporate image, promote products and services, and seek opportunities for collaboration.

Participants

• Industry representatives such as timber forest landowners, log suppliers, sawmill suppliers, mills, traders, etc.

• Furniture manufacturers, builders and other timber downstream enterprises.

• Government departments, industry associations, consulting organizations, research institutes, etc.

• News media

Language

Simultaneous interpretation in Chinese (Mandarin), English and French will be provided.

Co-organizers

CTWPDA (China Timber & Wood Products Distribution Association), established in 1985 upon the approval of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, is a non-profit organization voluntarily joined by enterprises, institutions engaged in the timber and wood products (including bamboo and bamboo products) processing and distribution industry.

ATIBT (Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux – International Tropical Timber Technical Association) established in 1951 at the request of the FAO and the OECD, aims to serve the tropical timber industry, from the forest to the end user. It plays a key role in the implementation of international projects dedicated to the sustainable and responsible management of tropical forests.

For more information contact

CTWPDA: junyi.yang@cnwood.org

ATIBT: benoit.jobbeduval@atibt.org

Programme and Schedule

Time

Events and Topics

08:30-09:00

On-site Registration

Opening ceremony: Welcome Speech

09:00-09:10

Message from the Organisers:
1. Mr. Li Jiangfeng, President, China Timber and Wood Products Distribution Association (CTWPDA)
2. Mr. Benoit Jobbé Duval, Secretary General, Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux (ATIBT)

Keynote speeches

09:10-10:10

1. Interpretation of the new global timber market situation and trend
Speaker:
· Ms. Yang, Junyi, Vice Secretary General, CTWPDA
2. New Technologies in the Wood Industry
Speakers:
· Mr. Benoit Jobbé Duval, Directer General, ATIBT
· Ms. Caroline Duhesme, ATIBT
3. Tropical Wood Markets in China and Investment Opportunities in Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
Speaker:
· Ms. Zhai, Jianchao, Director, Arise IIP China
4. Wood Park Promotes the High-Quality Development of the Industry
Speaker:
· Mr. He, Haiyu, General Manager, Huadong Xingye City Investment Co., Ltd.
5. Sustainable Forest Management - Rational Exploitation and Utilization of Natural Forests
Speakers:
· Terea, Mr. Pierre Schueller/Mr. Coline Seyllier
· Ms. Jacqueline Lardit, ATIBT
· Nicolas Bayol, FRMi

10:10-10:25

Q&A

10:25-10:40

Coffee Break

Opportunities and Challenges of Supply and Demand Markets

10:40-11:50

1.Africa Markets
Speaker:
· Mr. Patrice Kamkuimo-piam, Senior Programme Officer, TRAFFIC
2.China Markets
Speakers:
· Ms. Chen Lili, General Manager, Guangxi Free Trade Zone Guanglin Investment Development Co., Ltd.
3.Overview of Timber Markets and Exports in Fiji
Speakers:
· Mr. Rakuita Vakalalabure, Executive Chairman, Fiji Pine Ltd.
· Mr. Semi Dranibaka, Chief Executive Officer, Fiji Hardwood Corporation Ltd.
4.Challenge and Opportunity for wood products
Speaker:
· Mr. Jack Sun, Country Representative - China, Preferred by Nature (PBN)
5.Current Status and Future Prospects of Wood Flooring Market
Speaker:
· Mr. Tang Naiguo, Chairman, Jilin Forest industry Jinqiao Flooring Group Co., Ltd.
6.Europe Markets
Speakers:
· TBD
7. Discussion and Q&A
Participants:
· Speakers

11:50-12:00

Achievement exhibition

Note: Onsite arrangement of agenda may subject to change.