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CPF issues press release on Rio+20

16 December 2011

Guangdong Province links investment in processing to investment in raw material supply

CPF press release on mountains and forests

15 December 2011

CPF calls for increased attention to forest ecosystem-based solutions ahead of Rio+20 Summit

2 December 2011

US$12.4 Million in New Funds for Tropical Forests

19 November 2011

CPF issues press release on markets

17 November 2011

Entry into force of new treaty high on Council agenda

14 November 2011

CPF issues press release on forest bioenergy

16 November 2011

CPF issues press release on ecotourism

28 September 2011

ITTO featured in Japanese press

1 September 2011

Ecuador promotes Yasuni Initiative

30 August 2011

CPF issues press release on abiotic disturbances to forests

9 August 2011

New project to support SFM, biodiversity conservation in Africa, latest initiative under joint ITTO/CBD program

25 January 2012

ITTO, BirdLife International agree to pursue common goals on tropical forests

24 January 2012

Katsuhiro Kotari, eminent forester and friend to ITTO, passed away on December 25, 2011

27 December 2011

New accord for tropical forests enters into force

12 December 2011

ITTO signs MOU with UNCCD at COP 17 Side Event

8 December 2011

CPF issues press release on forest bioenergy

16 November 2011

ITTO celebrates 25th anniversary during International Year of Forests

28 October 2011

ITTO Executive Director attends First APEC Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Forestry in Beijing, China

6-8 September 2011

Senator Viana opens 2nd International Expert Meeting on SFM

22nd August 2011

ITTO and Marubeni sign Agreement for REDD+ feasibility study in Brazil

1 August 2011

Forest tenure debated in Indonesia

12 July 2011

ITTO signs with the Government of Gabon the Agreement for the implementation of the project “Operational Supportive System for Promoting the Further Processing of Timber in Five Countries of the Congo Basin”

17 June 2011

Status of Tropical Forest Management report released

9 June 2011

Programme document for ITTO-CBD collaborative initiative (ITTC Decision 6(XLV))now on-line. Deadline for time-bound no-objection procedure: August 31, 2011.

31 May 2011

ITTO signs MOU with APFNet in China

25 May 2011

CBD and CPF issue press release on International Day of Biodiversity

CPF issues press release on community‐based forest management

International Day for Biodiversity focuses on forest biodiversity -CBD outreach materials

CPF issues press release on World Health Day 2011

UNCCD provides information on forests and drylands

CPF issues press release on forests and water

CPF issues press release on International Women's Day

Call for Proposals launched for Thematic Programmes on Reducing Deforestation and Forest Degradation and Enhancing Environmental Services in Tropical Forests (REDDES) and Trade and Market Transparency (TMT)

CPF issues press release on community based forest management for International Year of Forests

7&I reports on REDD collaboration with ITTO in Indonesia

ITTO-supported bamboo center opens in Peru

Communities from ITTO timber tracking study recognized

The Manual on Utilization Techniques for Rattan Plantations in China is now available

Two outputs from ITTO projects "A Field Guide to Philippine Rattans" and "The ASEAN Rattans" are now available

Rare bay cat recorded in the extensions of Pulong Tau National Park

US$16.8 million in new funds for tropical forests

The 2010 Annual Market Discussion ‘Innovations and Technologies in Wood-based Industries'

Tropical Forest Tenure Assessment report now available

Daily coverage of the 46th ITTC Council Session by the Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB)

Entry into force of new treaty high on Council agenda

Presentations from ITTO’s side event at UNFCCC COP 16 now online

ITTO, UNFF agree to pursue common goals on tropical forests

26 October 2010

ITTO at CBD COP10

Partnership to sustain tropical forests launched

The International Conference on Biodiversity in Transboundary Tropical Forests concludes

Mangrove Atlas announcement

The pros and cons of procurement

The pros and cons of procurement

The pros and cons of procurement

Obituary

ITTO and FAO report "Forest law compliance and governance in tropical countries" now available

ITTO seeks new Statistician

ITTO and CBD sign MoU for sustaining forest biodiversity

US$13.3 million in new funds for tropical forests

Tropical timber markets at a crossroad

Financial crisis, work programme on Council agenda

The Forests Dialogue speaks up on REDD

Partnership to conserve tropical forests launched

Thematic Programmes generate interest

Thematic Programme (TFLET, REDDES) Autumn 2009 Cycle launched, Deadline 30 Sep. 2009

Children targeted in new forest initiative

Intra-African timber trade promoted

Meeting on forest tenure finds Africa lagging

Ghanaian exports to the US slump

Loss of a friend

29 January 2009

US$8.6 million in new funds for tropical forests

8 November 2008

Thematic programs, action plan on council agenda

3 November 2008Yokohama, JAPAN

Daily coverage of the 44th ITTC Council Session by the Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB)

3 November 2008

ITTO Environmental Services projects: Call for nominations

23 October 2008

Meeting on Forests to Benefit Africa

11 June 2008Accra, Ghana

ITTO and City of Yokohama Commemorate TICAD with Ceremonial Tree Planting

29 May 2008Yokohama

Spotlight on tropical forests’ climate change role

25 April 2008YOKOHAMA, JAPAN

ITTO's Executive Director addresses Yokohama City Council

20th December 2007

Mr. Ze Meka speaks at UNFCCC CoP13 in Bali

17 December 2007Bali, Indonesia

Governor of Amazonas State visits ITTO

20 November 2007Yokohama, Japan

ITTO to hold high-level meeting in Ghana

12 November 2007Yokohama, Japan

US$10.1 million in new funds for tropical forests

10 November 2007Yokohama, Japan

Daily coverage of the 43rd ITTC Council Session by the Environmental News Bulletin (ENB)

06 November 2007

New Work Program, Action Plan on Council Agenda

5 November 2007Yokohama, Japan

ITTO Executive Director Mr. Ze Meka's Opening Remarks and Videos of the Opening Session of 43rd Council Session are online

5 November 2007Yokohama, Japan

New ITTO program to benefit from multi-million dollar contribution from the Netherlands

17 October 2007Yokohama, Japan

Community forest enterprises in poor nations call for level field in use of forest lands and access to world markets

21 July 2007Rio Branco, Brazil

ITTC appoints new Executive Director

June 2007Yokohama, Japan

US$5.3 million in new funds for tropical forests

12 May 2007Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

ITTO releases 20 year report

7 May 2007Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

US$5.4 million in new funds for tropical forests

11 November 2006Yokohama, Japan

ITTO launches new multilingual website

7 November 2006Yokohama, Japan

Tropical deforestation, wildlife trafficking on Council agenda

6 November 2006Yokohama, Japan

Status of Tropical Forest Management report launched in Council

2 June 2006Mérida, Mexico

Most Extensive Survey Ever of World's Remaining Tropical Forests Reveals Upward Trend in "Sustainable" Management Yet 95 Percent of Tropical Forests Remain at Risk

25 May 2006Mexico City, Mexico

New forest treaty agreed

31 January 2006Yokohama, Japan

US$13 million in new funds for tropical forests

12 November 2005Yokohama, Japan

ITTO, IUCN launch forest restoration manual

8 November 2005Yokohama, Japan

Demand for development will affect Guyanese forests - Minister

7 November 2005Yokohama, Japan

New ITTA to dominate session

7 November 2005Yokohama, Japan

ITTO grants US$7.6 million for tropical forests

21 June 2005Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

ITTO reinforces commitment to forest law enforcement and combating illegal logging

21 June 2005Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

Meeting on forests to benefit Congolese

18 June 2005Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

Legality shapes as new certification flash-point

25 April 2005Yokohama, Japan

ITTO commits another US$10 million for tropical forests

20 December 2004Yokohama, Japan

ITTO adopts 'simpler' criteria and indicators

18 December 2004Yokohama, Japan

Mutual respect will help solve divisive forest issues, says Council Chair

13 December 2004Yokohama, Japan

Council pledges US$6 million for new tropical forest projects and activities

24 July 2004Interlaken, Switzerland

Trade, civil-society organizations agree on measures to combat illegal logging

23 July 2004Interlaken, Switzerland

Patience needed in pursuit of sustainable timber says trade

22 July 2004Interlaken, Switzerland

Promote trade in sustainably produced timber - ITTO

20 July 2004Interlaken, Switzerland

ITTO awards first grant to civil-society/private-sector partnership

10 June 2004Yokohama, Japan

Trade/environment alliances forged at ITTO mahogany workshop

31 May 2004Yokohama, Japan

Leading companies show that sustainable forest management is possible

20 April 2004Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ITTO-backed community group wins sustainable development award

12 March 2004Tuguegarao, The Philippines

China considers accounting for forest benefits

9 March 2004Beijing, China

DENR should re-assume responsibility for forest fire suppression - ITTO report

18 February 2004Yokohama, Japan

Civil society group wants greater role for communities in forest-based development

8 November 2003Yokohama, Japan

Tropical timber trade speaks on downturn, illegal activities, new agreement

8 November 2003Yokohama, Japan

Council delivers a further US$7.6 million for field action in tropical forests

8 November 2003Yokohama, Japan

Ghana initiative changes perceptions on tropical timber

7 November 2003Yokohama, Japan

Indian timber market emerges as prospect and challenge for tropical timber sector

5 November 2003Yokohama, Japan

ITTO identifies causes of trade data discrepancies

3 November 2003Yokohama, Japan

Illegal logging in Peru blamed on bureaucracy, poverty

7 July 2003Yokohama, Japan

Council adds US$4.9 million for action in tropical forests

17 May 2003Panama City, Panama

Tropical timber producers fret about new regulations

14 May 2003Panama City, Panama

Changing the landscape of international forest policy

14 May 2003Panama City, Panama

ITTO to finance more work on sustainable forest management

12 May 2003Panama City, Panama

Transboundary parks lauded for peace, conservation benefits

4 March 2003Gland, Switzerland and Yokohama, Japan (IUCN/ITTO)

ITTO commits more resources to sustainable forest management

9 November 2003Yokohama, Japan

Tropical countries get help on forest fires

9 November 2002Yokohama, Japan

New forest partnerships aim to strengthen forest management in the tropics

9 November 2002Yokohama, Japan

Chairman calls for partnerships between civil society and concessionaires

4 November 2002Yokohama, Japan

ITTO showcases tropical forest success stories

27 August 2002Johannesburg, South Africa

Cameroon minister praises ITTO support for Yaoundé process

28 June 2002Yaoundé, Cameroon

ITTO must do more to combat illegal timber trade and enforce forest laws: Brazil's Minister of Environment and Forests

27 May 2002Yokohama, Japan

Should a phased approach be taken to certification?

18 May 2002Denpasar, Indonesia

ITTO pursues forest restoration

18 May 2002Denpasar, Indonesia

ITTO takes action in Africa

18 May 2002Denpasar, Indonesia

ITTO finances further forest action

18 May 2002Denpasar, Indonesia

Cooperation for tropical timber certification urged

16 May 2002Denpasar, Indonesia

President Megawati calls for more international cooperation on forests

13 May 2002Denpasar, Indonesia

ITTO to meet on forest restoration, mangroves, Congo Basin

9 May 2002Denpasar, Indonesia

Challenging the conventional wisdom

9 May 2002Denpasar, Indonesia

ITTO convenes international mangrove workshop

28 February 2002Yokohama, Japan

ITTO to host certification workshop

28 February 2002Yokohama, Japan

Japan, Switzerland, US back major gorilla sanctuary

5 December 2001Yokohama, Japan

Timber trade applauds action on market issues

5 November 2001Yokohama, Japan

ITTO gets new plan of action

3 November 2001Yokohama, Japan

Council launches new initiatives on forest law enforcement

3 November 2001Yokohama, Japan

ITTO pledges US$9 million for tropical forests

3 November 2001Yokohama, Japan

ITTO mission 'recommended Indonesian log export ban'

30 October 2001Yokohama, Japan

Action urged on illegal logging and illegal trade

29 October 2001Yokohama, Japan

ITTO puts the case for open market access

3 September 2001Yokohama, Japan

ITTO to send mission to Congo Basin

2 June 2001Yaoundé, Cameroon

ITTO project will combat illegal logging in Indonesia

2 June 2001Yaoundé, Cameroon

ITTO to help producers develop certification

2 June 2001Yaoundé, Cameroon

Trade calls for timber campaign

31 May 2001Yaoundé, Cameroon

ITTO and ATO strengthen ties

29 May 2001Yaoundé, Cameroon

African ministers call for more action on certification

28 May 2001Yaoundé, Cameroon

Forestry experts urge logging training in Africa

27 May 2001Yaoundé, Cameroon

Heads of African forestry to consult on sustainable forest management

18 May 2001Yokohama, Japan

Workshop will promote better logging practice in Africa

17 May 2001Yokohama, Japan

ITTO backs west African gorilla sanctuary

10 April 2001Yokohama, Japan

ITTO plans new action agenda

7 March 2001Yokohama, Japan

New assessment tool for forest restoration

13 February 2001Yokohama, Japan

Upgrading the degraded: forest restoration receives boost

5 February 2001Yokohama, Japan

ITTO report finds improvements in tropical forest management

14 December 2000Yokohama, Japan

Illegal logging: reinforce existing reserves first

14 December 2000Yokohama, Japan

Experts review criteria and indicators processes

24 November 2000Yokohama, Japan

Burning bricks to help solve Cameroon's fuelwood problem

20 November 2000Yokohama, Japan

ITTO to send mission to Indonesia

4 November 2000Yokohama, Japan

Indonesia wants ITTO to address illegal logging

30 October 2000Yokohama, Japan

Africa struggles to increase timber processing

26 October 2000Yokohama, Japan

ITTO membership expands

3 October 2000Yokohama, Japan

New outlook study launched

3 October 2000Yokohama, Japan

ITTO offers support for African initiative

20 September 2000Yokohama, Japan

ITTO project to seek new funds for sustainable forest management

20 September 2000Yokohama, Japan

ITTO acts to protect tree genes

20 September 2000Yokohama, Japan

Transboundary reserves receive US$2 million boost

30 May 2000Lima, Peru

Annual Report 2008

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