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20 November Organisation news

The PEFC General Assembly has re-elected Eduardo Rojas Briales as PEFC International Chair for another three-year term.

A forestry expert and former Assistant Director-General for Forestry at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Eduardo has brought extensive experience and expertise to his role over the last three years.

In his first term as Chair, the PEFC Alliance developed the PEFC Strategy, and saw seven national standards achieve PEFC endorsement, including the first regional systems and Trees Outside Forests standards.

"PEFC has experienced three intensive years, during which it faced a number of unexpected challenges and transformations, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the selection of a new Secretary General after a long tenure,” said Eduardo Rojas Briales, reflecting on his first term.

“Despite these challenging circumstances, PEFC’s presence has grown significantly acros