#ITTC61 opens on Monday to address matters relating to legality frameworks, forest & timber certification and traceability, and sustainable wood use. #ITTC61 will also consider the report on renegotiating the International Tropical Timber Agreement. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
October 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
#ITTC61 opens on Monday to address matters relating to legality frameworks, forest & timber certification and traceability, and sustainable wood use. #ITTC61 will also consider the report on renegotiating the International Tropical Timber Agreement. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
#ITTC61 continued on Tuesday with a Civil Society Advisory Group panel discussion: speakers highlight ways to integrate biodiversity #conservation and livelihoods under the ITTA and Global #Biodiversity Framework. #forests #ITTC61 #tropicalforests #SFM #GBF
October 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
#ITTC61 continued on Tuesday with a Civil Society Advisory Group panel discussion: speakers highlight ways to integrate biodiversity #conservation and livelihoods under the ITTA and Global #Biodiversity Framework. #forests #ITTC61 #tropicalforests #SFM #GBF
At #ITTC61, Council authorized financing for the immediate implementation of 20 projects, pre-projects, and activities, and endorsed the approval of nine projects and pre-projects obtained through its “no-objection” procedure
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October 31, 2025 at 10:33 PM
At #ITTC61, Council authorized financing for the immediate implementation of 20 projects, pre-projects, and activities, and endorsed the approval of nine projects and pre-projects obtained through its “no-objection” procedure
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At #ITTC61, Secretariat presents prototype of the first centralized online platform dedicated to integrated fire management, the #ITTO Tropical Integrated Fire Management Toolkit, expected to be released in second quarter of 2026. #tropicalforests #SFM #forests
October 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
At #ITTC61, Secretariat presents prototype of the first centralized online platform dedicated to integrated fire management, the #ITTO Tropical Integrated Fire Management Toolkit, expected to be released in second quarter of 2026. #tropicalforests #SFM #forests
At #ITTC61, the Committee on Finance and Administration concludes its work and recommends, among other things, that the Council approve the 2026/2027 budget and the 2024 financial reports. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
October 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
At #ITTC61, the Committee on Finance and Administration concludes its work and recommends, among other things, that the Council approve the 2026/2027 budget and the 2024 financial reports. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
At #ITTC61, Committee on Reforestation and Forest Management approves seven proposals reviewed by the Expert Panel, for 1 project each in Brazil, Peru, Guatemala, and 2 each in Togo and Benin. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
October 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
At #ITTC61, Committee on Reforestation and Forest Management approves seven proposals reviewed by the Expert Panel, for 1 project each in Brazil, Peru, Guatemala, and 2 each in Togo and Benin. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
On Wednesday at #ITTC61, the Committees on Reforestation and Forest Management, and on Finance and Administration continue their work, discussing, among other things, status of project implementation and #ITTO financial matters. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
October 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
On Wednesday at #ITTC61, the Committees on Reforestation and Forest Management, and on Finance and Administration continue their work, discussing, among other things, status of project implementation and #ITTO financial matters. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
Annual Market Discussion at #ITTC61 focuses on "The Timber Industry Reimagined: Lessons from Market Struggles and Sustainability Efforts," and features lessons from sustainability efforts & transformations in timber industries of Brazil, Costa Rica, Viet Nam & Congo. #tropicalforests #SFM #forests
October 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Annual Market Discussion at #ITTC61 focuses on "The Timber Industry Reimagined: Lessons from Market Struggles and Sustainability Efforts," and features lessons from sustainability efforts & transformations in timber industries of Brazil, Costa Rica, Viet Nam & Congo. #tropicalforests #SFM #forests
#ITTC61 discussed a report on possible elements for future negotiations on the replacement of the International Tropical Timber Agreement, including a broader mandate with non-wood #forest products and environmental services
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October 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
#ITTC61 discussed a report on possible elements for future negotiations on the replacement of the International Tropical Timber Agreement, including a broader mandate with non-wood #forest products and environmental services
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Delegates at #ITTC61 showcased work carried out by ITTO, presenting lessons from their projects
The Committee on #Reforestation and #Forest Management approved new project proposals in Brazil, Peru, and Guatemala, and two each in Togo and Benin
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The Committee on #Reforestation and #Forest Management approved new project proposals in Brazil, Peru, and Guatemala, and two each in Togo and Benin
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October 30, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Delegates at #ITTC61 showcased work carried out by ITTO, presenting lessons from their projects
The Committee on #Reforestation and #Forest Management approved new project proposals in Brazil, Peru, and Guatemala, and two each in Togo and Benin
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The Committee on #Reforestation and #Forest Management approved new project proposals in Brazil, Peru, and Guatemala, and two each in Togo and Benin
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At #ITTC61 Tuesday, Trade and Markets Day heard a variety of civil society and private sector voices
The Trade Advisory Group highlighted good trade policy leads to long-term forest protection and called for an update to the 2004 Trade Barriers Study
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The Trade Advisory Group highlighted good trade policy leads to long-term forest protection and called for an update to the 2004 Trade Barriers Study
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October 29, 2025 at 2:19 AM
At #ITTC61 Tuesday, Trade and Markets Day heard a variety of civil society and private sector voices
The Trade Advisory Group highlighted good trade policy leads to long-term forest protection and called for an update to the 2004 Trade Barriers Study
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The Trade Advisory Group highlighted good trade policy leads to long-term forest protection and called for an update to the 2004 Trade Barriers Study
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Speaking at #ITTC61, Rose Pélagie Masso, REFACOF, described impacts from #ITTO partnerships in Togo and Benin related to #forests landscape restoration through strengthening women's land tenure, livelihood security, access to finance and decision-making powers. #tropicalforests #SFM
October 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Speaking at #ITTC61, Rose Pélagie Masso, REFACOF, described impacts from #ITTO partnerships in Togo and Benin related to #forests landscape restoration through strengthening women's land tenure, livelihood security, access to finance and decision-making powers. #tropicalforests #SFM
At #ITTC61, the Committees on Finance and Administration (CFA), on Economics, Statistics and Markets (CEM), and on Forest Industry (CFI) commence their work, discussing, among other things, project proposals and members’ assessed contributions. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
October 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
At #ITTC61, the Committees on Finance and Administration (CFA), on Economics, Statistics and Markets (CEM), and on Forest Industry (CFI) commence their work, discussing, among other things, project proposals and members’ assessed contributions. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
Speaking at #ITTC61, ITTO Executive Director Sheam Satkuru highlights that forest management contributes to meeting objectives related to #climate mitigation & adaptation, the Kunming-Montreal Global #Biodiversity Framework, and most of the 17 #SDGs. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
October 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Speaking at #ITTC61, ITTO Executive Director Sheam Satkuru highlights that forest management contributes to meeting objectives related to #climate mitigation & adaptation, the Kunming-Montreal Global #Biodiversity Framework, and most of the 17 #SDGs. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
#ITTC61 endorses approval of 9 projects & pre-projects for the 2025 project cycle, and also authorizes financing for immediate implementation of 20 projects, pre-projects and activities, with total pledges of around USD 3.4 million. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
October 31, 2025 at 5:35 PM
#ITTC61 endorses approval of 9 projects & pre-projects for the 2025 project cycle, and also authorizes financing for immediate implementation of 20 projects, pre-projects and activities, with total pledges of around USD 3.4 million. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
At #ITTC61 Thursday, the Council discussed the arrangements for negotiating the new International #TropicalTimber Agreement, focusing not only on the roadmap for the negotiations but also on the possible scope and structure of the new agreement
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October 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
At #ITTC61 Thursday, the Council discussed the arrangements for negotiating the new International #TropicalTimber Agreement, focusing not only on the roadmap for the negotiations but also on the possible scope and structure of the new agreement
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At #ITTC61, #ITTO Executive Director Sheam Satkuru reports on progress in implementing ITTO’s new financing architecture, highlights this was adapted to facilitate partnerships with other organizations while simplifying processes to attract donors more easily. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
October 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
At #ITTC61, #ITTO Executive Director Sheam Satkuru reports on progress in implementing ITTO’s new financing architecture, highlights this was adapted to facilitate partnerships with other organizations while simplifying processes to attract donors more easily. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
On Thursday, #ITTC61 continues its work, discussing the roadmap for negotiating a new International Tropical Timber Agreement, as well as the Agreement's scope and membership structure. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On Thursday, #ITTC61 continues its work, discussing the roadmap for negotiating a new International Tropical Timber Agreement, as well as the Agreement's scope and membership structure. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
At #ITTC61 opening, ITTC Chairperson Carlos Espinosa Peña highlights ITTC’s role in mobilizing finance to promote sustainability of the market for tropical forest products; says #ITTC61 will continue analyzing the ITTA & exploring opportunities to broaden its mandate. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
October 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
At #ITTC61 opening, ITTC Chairperson Carlos Espinosa Peña highlights ITTC’s role in mobilizing finance to promote sustainability of the market for tropical forest products; says #ITTC61 will continue analyzing the ITTA & exploring opportunities to broaden its mandate. #forests #tropicalforests #SFM
🎥 International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) posted a video
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Highlights from the 61st International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC61)
Following five days of discussions, collaboration and decision-making, the 61st session of the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC61) concluded with renewed partnership focused on achieving ITTO's mission.
ITTC61, held in Panama City, Panama in October 2025, brought together ITTO members and timber industry stakeholders to address major agenda items including:
• Renegotiation of the International Tropical Timber Agreement
• The Organization's financial health
• Members' contributions
• Financing opportunities
• Council leadership
• Project/funding approval
Watch the wrapup video to see key moments from the session!
🔗 Access our comprehensive coverage of ITTC61: https://www.itto.int/ittc-61/.
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February 20, 2026 at 1:28 AM
🎥 International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) posted a video
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