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The current COVID-19 outbreak is having a profound impact around the world. NEPCon is taking the situation very seriously and we are committed to doing what it takes in order to protect health and lives. 

NEPCon is taking over the direct management of our certification services in New Zealand. This is in addition to the clients and audits we already manage across forestry and agriculture in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region through our local team members and registered…

This World Environment Day The Long Run is delighted to stand alongside the One Planet Vision for a Responsible Recovery of the Tourism Sector. The vision provides practical recommendations for recovery plans that balance the needs of people, planet and prosperity through six lines of…

NEPCon has issued a certificate on FSC™ (Forest Stewardship Council™) Ecosystem Services Procedure to Biesca Agroforestal y Medioambiente S.L for demonstrated positive impacts of the responsible…

Despite the introduction of the European Timber Regulation (EUTR) and increased monitoring and policing efforts, the EU remains one of the largest markets for the global trade in illegal timber. 

Myanmar teak worth 1 Million USD has been smuggled into the EU via a timber firm in Croatia, according to an investigation by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA). 

As the global appetite for wood chips and pellets receives a boost from green transitioning, critics of the biomass industry are casting doubt on its sustainability. In Ivory Coast, a small Danish company may be proving the critics wrong.

Two months after we shifted to remote audits, our auditors reflect on the challenges they have encountered, and steps taken to address these and help develop robust remote audits for a post-pandemic new normal. 

Never before has auditing been faced with such overwhelming challenges, but remote auditing, risk management and client goodwill are making it all possible.

Despite no immediate solution to the COVID-19 challenge at this time, responsible tourism players in Latin America have found ways to connect and collaborate, to support each other navigating during these tumultuous times. 

There are a number of schemes for palm oil plantation traders and processors, as well as retailers and manufacturers to demonstrate their sustainability efforts and good agricultural practices. In this article, we’…

In the rural communities of Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, opportunities to earn a stable living are hard to come by. This is especially true for women, who are often the primary caretaker of their families. In…

The Friis Thaagaard family recently unveiled Villa Grenaa, the world’s first Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certified villa. Located in the southern part of Grenaa (Grenå) in Denmark, this villa is not only made of responsibly-sourced PEFC certified timber…

It may never fully replace field visits, but as COVID-19 is spreading around the globe, remote auditing combined with a risk-based approach is proving invaluable, tells NEPCon Executive Director Peter Feilberg.  

NEPCon’s 35 country offices are all at different stages on the COVID-19 curve. We asked three regional managers, how they are being impacted by the virus. 

Globally, March 8 officially marks International Women’s Day. We spoke with Cristina Calvo, co-founder of Asuaire Travel to understand what this day means to her and how her work creates new…

Businesses have a key role in addressing the threats to ecosystems worldwide. By joining forces, NEPCon and The Long Run will accelerate the expansion of nature conservation by the private sector and within the tourism industry.

More sustainable choices for travellers are available now on thegreenwall.com.au as the platform has now included hotels and resorts certified by NEPCon.

Only 9 per cent of all plastic waste ever produced has been recycled. The plastic waste problem, especially packaging waste – must be addressed for a more sustainable future. Tetra Pak is moving towards a…

PEOPLE OF NEPCON. The demand for certification will not disappear sometime soon. Luckily, there is a market for quality services, says Michael Jakobsen, NEPCon Regional Director for Western Europe.