5th FSC General Assembly 2008. Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 – 7 November

The FSC General Assembly 2008, which took place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 – 7 November, successfully reaffirmed that the collective efforts of the FSC network will guide the organization into an even stronger future.

The General Assembly was marked by strong commitment and engagement from FSC members, Board of Directors, supporters and staff. This brought valuable concerns and criticism into the forum of the General Assembly and a focus on solutions that led to the amendment and approval of most policy motions.

The event was also very successful in terms of participation, with almost 300 people from 65 countries and diverse interest groups. Input from the different NGOs, social movement representatives and business leaders brought the needed perspectives that will help strengthen the FSC system.

All of these stakeholders conducted lengthy discussion on several issues and eventually reached agreements on how to move forward. Key highlights of the GA were the discussions around governance, the role of National Initiatives, FSC credibility, Controlled Wood, and forests and climate change. 

Maintaining credibility, securing resources and implementing GA motions are all part of FSC’s next steps. Guided by the Global Strategy and the member decisions from the General Assembly, the FSC Board of Directors and management are focused on ensuring that the FSC system continues as the leading certification system for responsibly managed forests.

4th FSC General Assembly 2005. Manaus, Brazil, from 7 – 9 December.

The FSC General Assembly 2005 gathered more than 300 FSC members. It is important to highlight the fact that FSC members of the Global South were represented in unprecedented force and submitted the majority of motions.

3rd FSC General Assembly 2002. Oaxaca, Mexico, from 24 – 25 November.

2nd FSC General Assembly 1999.  Oaxaca, Mexico, from 24 – 25 June.

1st FSC General Assembly 1996. Oaxaca, Mexico, June.