One Framework, Many Realities: Challenges, Opportunities, and Lessons Learned in Forest Operations for Implementing Remedy
The UN Decade for Restoration is underway and forest operations play a part in making it successful. As part of FSC’s contribution to these global efforts, the FSC Remedy Framework became effective in 2023 as result of the collective vision and inputs from FSC members and stakeholders. Two years later, companies have begun implementing this procedure or preparing for implementation, facing challenges and identifying opportunities worth sharing. Panelists will share perspectives on the challenges and opportunities for forest operators to implement the Remedy Framework, and in restoration more broadly. We will hear perspectives from Indonesia, Brazil and Africa on the challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned for forest operations to achieve remedy. In addition, this session will explore opportunities to enhance the environmental and social benefits of remediation, seeking effective solutions for different contexts, and to encourage global collaboration in supporting transparent and participatory process of social and environmental remedies.
Camila Pergentino
Camila Pergentino is a biologist with a Master’s degree in Forest Science and a specialization in Project Management. She has technical experience with the FSC and PEFC systems, including coordination roles, participation in international working groups, and analysis of normative requirements (having served as a member of the SDG). She currently works as a Forest Certification Specialist, leading the strategic initiatives of the Cooperative Program on Forest Certification (PCCF) at IPEF (Forest Research and Studies Institute).
Sarah Diniz
Sarah Diniz is a forestry engineer, specializing in silviculture. She coordinates the Cooperative Program on Forest Certification (PCCF) at IPEF (Forest Research and Studies Institute), where she leads initiatives aimed at strengthening forest certification in Brazil. She has experience in the FSC and PEFC systems, supporting companies in obtaining and maintaining their certifications, as well as in the interpretation and implementation of technical standards.
Purwadi Soeprihanto
Purwadi Soeprihanto graduated from Faculty of Forestry, Gadjah Mada University, Master Program in Planning and Public Policy from Economic Faculty, Indonesia University, and The Engineer Professional Education Program, Faculty of Forestry, Gadjah Mada University. From 2012-2021, he was Executive Director of the Association of Indonesian Forest Concessionaires (APHI). Currently, he is Secretary General supporting APHI’s Board in facilitating forest concessionaires' operations in Indonesia, covering plantation and natural forest and ecosystem restoration concessionaires.
Gary Dunning
Gary is the Executive Director of The Forest School at the Yale School of the Environment. His primary responsibilities center on strategic planning, institutional collaborations, communications, and programming. Gary also lectures at the School on stakeholder engagement, leadership in the forest sector and timely issues in forestry.
He is the founding Executive Director of The Forests Dialogue (TFD). TFD was created in 2000 to provide global forest leaders with a neutral, multi-stakeholder dialogue (MSD) platform and process focused on developing mutual trust and a shared understanding while working towards collaborative solutions to the challenges in achieving sustainable forest management and forest conservation around the world. Gary previously served as the Director of the Yale Forest Forum from 1998-2000. He holds an MF degree from the Yale School of the Environment and a BA in Geography & Natural Resources from Humboldt State University.
Dr. Peter O. Alele
Dr. Peter O. Alele is a conservation leader, scientist, and sustainable development specialist. For more than 22 years, he has progressively worked with research, development, and conservation organizations across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States. He has built a reputation for transforming complex environmental and conservation challenges into highly impactful and inspiring outcomes.
Event Details
- Tuesday, 28 October
Time: 08:30 - 10:00 (EST - Panama) / 14:30 - 16:00 (CET) / 21:30 - 23:00 (WITA)