The Advisory Committee on Paper and Wood Products (ACPWP) is an FAO statutory body composed of senior executives from the private industry sector worldwide. It meets yearly with the main objective of providing guidance on activities and programme of work of the FAO Forestry Department on issues relevant to the paper and forest products industry, in support of member countries efforts to progress towards sustainable development.
The 49th Session of the Advisory Committee on Paper and Wood Products (ACPWP) was held in Bakubung, South Africa, on 10 June 2008, following the meeting of the International Council on Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA), which took place on 9 June. The subjects for discussion included the image of the forest industry and issues related to the forest products industry and climate change after Bali.
The Preparatory Meeting for the 49th session of the ACPWP was held in Rome at FAO Headquarters on Friday, 5 October 2007.
Contact person
Name: Mr Joachim Lorbach
Email: Joachim.Lorbach@fao.org