FSC Forest Week Campaign Calls for Collective Global Action on Climate and Biodiversity Crises Ahead of COP16 and COP29.

Annual campaign ‘FSC Forest Week’ mobilizes 1,300 partners and leading brands from 40 countries to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and Indigenous communities’ well-being.

BONN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) International has successfully concluded its third annual FSC Forest Week, spotlighting the crucial role of responsible forest management in addressing urgent environmental challenges. With the world set to convene at the upcoming COP16 and COP29 summits, FSC calls on businesses, communities, governments, and individuals to continue their efforts in protecting the world’s forests and urges decisive action to ensure forestry remains a priority in global climate discussions.

This year’s campaign, themed “Small steps together create big change for all”, highlighted the power of collective action in driving positive change for both people and the planet. The campaign drew participation from leading brands and over 1,300 partners across more than 40 countries, who engaged through a variety of initiatives including community outreach, corporate engagement, and forest walks. Their participation showcased a unified approach to tackling pressing issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and promoting the well-being of Indigenous communities.

This year’s campaign amplified the message that impactful change does not always require large-scale efforts. Rather, everyday choices, such as purchasing FSC- certified products, can contribute to broader efforts of protecting forests and those who depend on them. Additionally, it highlighted the critical role these actions play in combatting biodiversity loss and climate change.

“We are thrilled to see the growing global influence of FSC Forest Week,” said Trevor Armel, FSC International Director of Marketing. “The mounting climate and biodiversity crises demand urgent action, and this initiative has proven to be a catalyst for responsible behavior, inspiring people and businesses to protect our forests and ensure a sustainable future.”

Building on the success of this year’s campaign, FSC calls upon individuals, businesses, and communities to engage on the critical discussions around the climate and biodiversity crisis, and help drive the transition toward a greener, healthier planet for all.

Learn more about the campaign at fsc.org/forestweek

About the Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC®)

FSC is a non-profit organization that provides a proven responsible forest management solution. It is widely regarded as the most rigorous forest certification system among NGOs, consumers, and businesses alike to tackle today’s deforestation, climate, and biodiversity challenges. The FSC forest management standard is based on ten core principles designed to address a broad range of environmental, social and economic factors. FSC’s “check tree” label is found on millions of forest-based products and verifies that they are sustainably sourced, from forest to consumer. www.fsc.org.