19 November 2009, Brussels, Belgium

Organiser: CEI-Bois, CEPF, CEPI

The event will bring the three key players in the forest value chain: the Confederation of European Forest Owners (CEPF), the wood working industries (CEI-Bois) and the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) to reflect on the business perspectives of the sector, and discuss how a “business as usual” approach must match the unprecedented economic downturn the sector is operating in.

Presentations will bring forward the legislator’s view on the interface of environmental, climate change and industrial policy. A distinguished panel of experts will highlight the opportunities and challenges emerging from the economic crisis for the forest products industry.

In addition, the event will demonstrate how European authorities and the industry can work together to build a prosperous forest-based sector for the future, recognized as modern, sustainable and forward-looking by society.

The programme features speakers from the European Parliament, FAO, IIASA and Forest Value Investment Management, as well as chairmen of organizing associations, including CEPF president Christer Segerstéen.

To register for the event please use the online registration form that can be found at: http://www.forest-climate-event.org/

Please see a draft agenda >>>