Sustainable Timber Resources, Markets and Trade

Specialized Sub-forum on Sustainable Timber Resources, Markets and Trade

On the second day of the Global Legal and Sustainable Timber Forum 2023, there are four specialized sub-forums, one of which is on sustainable timber resources, market and trade.

Time and Venue

Time: 22 November 2023, 8:30 to 12:00

Venue: Hall B, Galaxy International Convention Center, Macao SAR, China

Co-organizers

The 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 on sustainable timber resources, market and trade.

Background

The world economy is experiencing an overall slowdown in economic growth and increased uncertainty due to high inflation and weakening demand as a result of multiple conflicts such as epidemics, conflicts and "de-globalization trends". The pandemic caused a huge impact on the traditional timber industry over the past three years, and the global timber supply chain has undergone dramatic changes. What are the changes in policy, finance and market supply & demand in the countries of origin that affect the sustainability of the timber trade? What is the impact on the market? What should stakeholders in the global timber trade be more concerned about in the challenging future? This sub-forum will provide a platform to discuss these topics.

Objectives

The specialized sub-forum on "Sustainable Wood Resources, Markets and Trade" aims to highlight the inextricable link between the sustainable management of wood resources and the fight against climate change. The course will cover the mechanisms of responsible forest management, the world's timber resources and an analysis of the international timber trade from the point of view of legality and sustainability.

Various topics to be discussed in this forum will provide an insight of global wood trade, food for thought, current and future challenges, and opportunities for positive actions. The aim is to catalyze a transformation that protects forests, promotes sustainability, and actively contributes to the fight against climate change.

Participants

It is expected to attract around 150-200 participants from two organizations and member enterprises and companies. Stakeholders from related governments, enterprises and institutions are also welcome. Those participants can also participate in and contribute to the main forum on the first day, as well as the display and B2B activities.

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.

CTWPDA and ATIBT are partners with close collaborations and cooperation in promoting legal and sustainable timber and forest product supply chains, including the partnership as two co-organizers for the international forum, “Together Towards Global Green Supply Chains”, in October 2019 in Shanghai, China.

For more information contact

ATIBT: benoit.jobbeduval@atibt.org
CTWPDA:int@cnwood.org

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