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Integrating FLEGT and Certified Sustainable Supply Chains: A Collaborative Approach

This report discusses the collaboration between producer and processing countries, exemplified by Cameroon and China, to harmonize FLEGT and certification processes. With 40 participants engaging in discussions, key points include mutual benefits, stakeholder involvement, and the role of national standards. The outcomes aim to enhance certification's effectiveness in compliance with EU Timber Regulation (EU TR) and Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) standards. The focus on best practices and improved communication between supply and demand sectors is crucial for promoting transparency and efficiency in the timber supply chain.

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Integrating FLEGT and Certified Sustainable Supply Chains: A Collaborative Approach

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  1. Group 1: In Producer and Processing Countries Bringing FLEGT and Certified Sustainable Supply Chains Together Alexander Hinrichs, CarstenHuljus, Thomas Pichet 40 participants

  2. Approach Introduction on similarities and differences Input by Cameroon and China Two sub-groups • EU TR/certification • VPA/certification

  3. Results Bringing FLEGT and forest certification closer together • Mutual benefits • Certification -> VPA • National standards, stakeholders: informing VPA processes • Best practices: informing VPA processes • Skill transfer (auditing/enforcement): helping VPA implementation • VPA -> Certification • National legality to be reflected in certification standards • Stakeholders, access to information (VPA transparency annex) • VPA <-> Certification • Efficiency of private/gov systems (IN example)

  4. Results Promote certification as a response to the EU TR • Immediate information needs • EU TR • Best practices: regional/country/business responses • Burden of DD shifting from operators to suppliers • Long supply chains (several producers/countries) • Role of certification in DD • Certification can provide relevant information to operators • Certification agencies demonstrated that they are adjusting their systems EU TR/VPA • Additional layer of control of certification systems • Role of large, multi national operators can influence debate

  5. Action Points Awareness raising on the EU TR, VPA, Certification in producing/processing countries • EC/EU MS, certifiers, business sector/associations, civil society • Development of standardized information material, simplify the message • Create immediate mechanisms that can provide the required information Improvement of communication within supply side and between supply and demand side • Private sector, government initiatives (SVLK information point), civil society (WWF on Russia) • Inform what is already in place, south-south and regional dialogues Identify and develop synergies further • Involve certification actors in VPA processes (national process, pro-active role by certification agencies required) • Capacity building • Certification bodies transferring their knowledge to VPA processes • Target: increase cost efficiency and robustness of controlling legality

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