Sustainable forests and forest products to meet the needs of the planet and its citizens.
ICFPA supports dialogue across regional and national forest products associations from 27 countries around the world and promotes global commitments to sustainable forest management, recycling, innovation, water conservation, mitigating climate change, ensuring a safe and inclusive workplace, and optimizing the use of environmentally-friendly wood and paper-based products.
What we do
Representing industry
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Coordinating actions
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Promoting innovation
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Creating a forum for global dialogue
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Generating common positions
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Latest news
- November 13, 2026
ICFPA Opens 2026–2027 Blue Sky Awards for Young Researchers and Professionals
SÃO PAULO – The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) today announced the opening of the 2026–2027 Blue Sky Awards, a global competition recognizing innovation across the forest products sector. The 2027 edition marks the 10th anniversary of the awards. The competition has two categories: Young Researchers, for students and researchers aged 30 […]
Read More- September 28, 2026
Forestry and Forest Products Sector Releases Global Sustainability Progress Report
September 28, 2026 – Today, the International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA) released its biennial Sustainability Progress Report which demonstrates progress in seven key areas of sustainability. The 2026 report also highlights the role the forest products sector can play in helping meet global climate goals. “As the 2026 Sustainability Progress Report makes […]
Read More- February 25, 2026
Driving the Forest-Based Bioeconomy: A Call to Action from the Private Forest-based Sector
Forest-based value chains represent the most advanced and scalable foundation of the global bioeconomy. Through sustainably managed forests and efficient, circular use of biomass, the sector delivers renewable materials, carbon storage & material substitution, biodiversity co-benefits, and quality employment, particularly in rural areas. Recognizing and strengthening the role of the forest-based value chains is essential if bioeconomy strategies are to […]
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28 Sep 20262025 Sustainability Progress Report
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18 Nov 2024Blue Sky Award (Terms of Reference)
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24 May 2023
2023 Sustainability Progress Report
About ICFPA
The International Council of Forest & Paper Associations (ICFPA) is a worldwide network of forest and paper industry associations that promotes cooperation in areas of common interest to its members and serves as the industry’s advocate at the international level.