05 October 2021
- Editorial
As the UN declares a ‘Decade on Ecosystem Restoration’, international pledges are largely failing to halt deforestation and increase restoration by putting new trees in the ground. With the newly launched Ecosystem Restoration Standard, Preferred by Nature aims to create greater…
01 October 2021
- Market news
Preferred by Nature was a partner of the Pure Design Contest to seek new designs of eco-friendly children's furniture, organised by Wooden Story. The winning designs were selected and announced in September during the official award ceremony held in Łódź, Poland.
27 September 2021
- Market news
To strengthen due diligence implementation in Vietnam, Preferred by Nature and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) have launched a free e-training course with a focus on timber imports into Vietnam.
24 September 2021
- Preferred by Nature news
Travelling has always been a crucial part of life for many of us. However, the pandemic has put a halt to this – impacting the tourism industry worldwide. With World Tourism Day (27 September) fast approaching, it is a good time for us to take an opportunity to encourage people to rethink…
21 September 2021
- Market news
- Preferred by Nature news
The Costa Rican farm, Finca Frutas de Escocia S.A.- Finca Esmeralda, Fyffes has become the first banana farm in the world to be certified against the 2020 version of the Rainforest Alliance Standard. With this certification, the farm owner - Fyffes will be able to reaffirm their…
17 September 2021
- Market news
- Preferred by Nature news
Taiwan is home to an incredible range of biological diversity due to its range of climatic zones and varied topography. As a way of ensuring their business practices respect the environment around them, the Chiayi Forest District Management Office recently engaged in obtaining Forest…
14 September 2021
- Preferred by Nature news
Backed by years of experience of working in the sustainability sector and in over 100 countries, Preferred by Nature has contributed to the development of 24 out of the 50 country profiles currently available on TimberLex. The user-friendly online portal provides access to accurate and up…
10 September 2021
- Preferred by Nature news
The pandemic has sparked a wave of innovation in workplaces all over the world. Preferred by Nature is now offering most of its expert training courses online, benefitting both course participants and the climate, says Training Coordinator Olga Polyachenko.
03 September 2021
- Preferred by Nature news
Preferred by Nature can now operate as a Certification Body in China. This will allow us to fast track a number of new services and ensure more direct communication with our clients, says Xinxin Zhang, Regional Director for East Asia.
03 August 2021
- Preferred by Nature news
- Stakeholder notification
Preferred by Nature is welcoming interested stakeholders to participate in the public consultation on the Standard for Field Verification of Ecosystem Restoration Version 2.0. The consultation aims to seek input and feedback on the proposed verification approach.