39 Countries on 6 continents work together

Brussels/Washington, D.C. - Trade associations in 39 countries
representing industries accounting for 75% of the world's paper
production, and more than 50% of the world's wood production, today
announced the formal establishment of an international association, the
International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA). This
newly established council will work together on issues affecting forest
and paper producers around the world. The ICFPA is committed to the
principles of sustainable development and to working with other
stakeholders to ensure that environmental, social and economic benefits
and our natural resources are available to current and future
generations.

Leaders from paper associations around the world have been meeting
informally since 1996, working on common positions on climate change and
mutual recognition of credible forest...