Yokohama, 04 November 2025 — Various current and emerging technological advances can be utilized to ensure the sustainable management of teak plantations worldwide, as demonstrated by experts from Japan and India in a webinar on innovative technology for sustainable teak plantations and volume estimation. 

Panama City, 31 October 2025 — The International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) concluded the final day of its 61st session in Panama City with the adoption of four decisions, the election of new Council leadership for 2026, and renewed pledges by members to advance the sustainable management of tropical forests and trade of tropical timber. 

Panama City, 30 October 2025 — The International Tropical Timber Council continued discussions on the future of tropical forest governance as delegates reconvened for Day 4 of the 61st session of the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC61). The day focused on the preparations for the negotiation of the International Tropical Timber Agreement (ITTA), alongside announcements of new donor commitments to advance ITTO’s work.

Panama City, 29 October 2025 — Delegates gathered today for the third day of the 61st session of the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC-61), with discussions centered on progress under the Biennial Work Programme (BWP), cooperation with international and regional partner organizations, and evolving deliberations on the future of the International Tropical Timber Agreement (ITTA).

Panama City, 28 October 2025 — Diverse voices and perspectives filled the second day of the 61st session of the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC61), which runs until 31 October in Panama City, Panama. Joint committee sessions brought producer and consumer countries together to review project progress and discuss key agenda items shaping the work of the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO).
 

Panama City, 28 October 2025 — As part of the 61st Session of the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC61), the Trade Advisory Group (TAG) convened its annual Market Discussion on 28 October 2025 under the theme “Sustainable Tropical Timber Market and Regulatory Landscape.” The session examined emerging market trends, regulatory developments and private-sector responses shaping the global tropical timber trade.