About the FSC General Assembly
The FSC General Assembly is FSC’s highest decision-making body where key decisions are made. The general assembly which is traditionally held every three years, brings together leaders and decision makers from Indigenous Peoples, environmentalists, businesses, and many others in FSC’s membership to discuss a responsible future for the world’s forests and the people and animals who inhabit them.
This year, over 800 FSC Members and leaders from Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, trade unions, environmental groups, companies, and individuals will come together for the hybrid FSC General Assembly (GA) in Panama from 26-31 October 2025.
Why attend the General Assembly?
Engage with people who are co-creating solutions, transforming markets to help Forests For All Forever
Collaborate with others through side events and contribute to shaping the future of forest management.
Create connections with leaders and change-makers through social events and networking.
Be inspired by success stories, case studies and innovative solutions to global climate opportunities.
Gain diverse perspectives on key forest related topics through high-level keynote sessions.
Members Assembly
Members propose key changes to FSC by submitting motions which are then discussed and debated with the global membership before being voted on at the General Assembly.
Conference
The conference portion of the General Assembly focuses on discussing emerging issues and innovative solutions to ongoing challenges related to forests.
Side Meetings
Deep dive into a variety of topics from forests & climate change to fashion & rubber to marketing & consumer awareness and much more!