Recognizing that wood from sustainably managed forests provides climate solutions in the construction sector, we are committed to promoting policies and approaches by 2030 that support low-carbon construction and increase the use of wood from sustainably managed forests in the built environment. Such policies and approaches will result in reduced greenhouse gas emissions and increased carbon sequestration. ISFC Chairman Dr. David Brand said: “The building sector and the built environment account for more than a third of global emissions and it is vital that countries move quickly to reduce carbon emissions and increase carbon sequestration by using much more wood. buildings. We also need to replace plastics with fibre-based products and introduce sustainably produced bio-based materials on a large scale into textiles, fuels and pharmaceutical production systems. We are pleased that the International Coalition for Sustainable Forestry is specifically referenced in the supporting documentation for this announcement.”* (Larry Adams)