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IUFRO WP 1.02.04
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From: IUFRO Headquarters <office(a)iufro.org>
Date: Tue, Jul 13, 2021 at 7:08 AM
Subject: [IUFRO Div 1] Mondi and IUFRO partner to identify science-based
solutions to tackle the impact of climate change on forests
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* International Union of Forest Research Organizations *
Mondi and IUFRO partner to identify science-based solutions to tackle the
impact of climate change on forests
*Mondi and IUFRO partner to identify science-based solutions to tackle the
impact of climate change on forests*
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*13 July 2021*: Mondi Group <https://www.mondigroup.com/en/home/>, a global
leading global packaging and paper company and the International Union of
Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO <https://www.iufro.org/>), announce a
three-year partnership to identify science-based viable responses to
climate-related threats to forests and forest-based industries.
This partnership comes at a crucial time when drought, extreme weather
events and outbreaks of forest pests and diseases are causing severe damage
to forests in many parts of the world. Joining forces to mitigate the
impact of climate change is vital for people’s wellbeing, biodiversity, the
economy and the forest industry, in particular.
The forest sector has a significant role to play in tackling climate change
and contributing to sustainable development worldwide as formulated in
the United
Nations 2030 Agenda <https://sdgs.un.org/2030agenda>, particularly in SDG
15 with its focus on life on land. However, climate change requires a broad
discussion among policy makers and stakeholders on how future forest
landscapes could meet both the supply needs of the industry and the
provision of multiple ecosystem services provided by forests. This broad
discussion must be supported by the best available scientific knowledge to
build resilient forests.
In light of this, the IUFRO-Mondi partnership, as a global partnership with
a pan-European focus, aims to establish a science-business platform where
both organisations will partner to address climate change challenges and
identify ways forward for the wider forestry and business community to
ensure a sustainable future.
*Dirk Längin, Group Head of Fibre Sourcing at Mondi and Co-Chair of the
IUFRO- Mondi Partnership Steering Group*, said: “With ca. 80% of our
business fibre-based, we consider sustainability across the entire value
chain, including a strong focus on renewable wood fibre from sustainably
managed forest operations. Our partnership with IUFRO will allow us to
actively collaborate with the scientific community in a structured way to
address climate change challenges, gain broad access to research, and
convert this into practical applications and improved operations. This
gained know-how will also enable us to share our insight with other sectors
and industries to mobilise change collaboratively so that we can all
contribute to a better world."
*Alexander Buck, Executive Director of IUFRO and Co-Chair of the
IUFRO-Mondi Partnership Steering Group*, said: “IUFRO’s vision is to serve
the needs of forest-related research and decision making worldwide. To be
able to do so, it is essential for scientists to also effectively identify
and address information requirements of business and industry to develop
science-based solutions. Our partnership with Mondi is the outcome of
continued cooperation since 2017 and underscores our strong commitment to
the important role of forest-related business and science in advancing
action towards sustainable development.”
The main focus of the partnership will include: think tank meetings that
provide information on and access to the latest data on climate change and
SDGs and identify options for response measures to mitigate risks;
stakeholder dialogues to share and discuss findings of studies, and engage
partners and public, private and civil society stakeholders to identify
pathways and options for the way forward; scientific studies, workshops;
and regular communications to facilitate best practice sharing.
-ENDS-
*For further information please contact:*
Suvra Jans
Mondi
Senior Media Relations Manager
+44 7584 673 053
Suvra.jans(a)mondigroup.com
Gerda Wolfrum
IUFRO
Communications and Public Relations Coordinator
Tel.: +43-1-877 0151-17 *
Email: wolfrum(a)iufro.org
*About IUFRO*
The International Union of Forest Research Organizations
<https://www.iufro.org/> is the only world‐wide organization devoted to
forest research and related sciences. It offers a global network for
voluntary cooperation and connects more than 600 Member Organizations in
more than 120 countries worldwide. Its members are research institutions,
universities, and individual scientists as well as decision‐making
authorities and other stakeholders with a focus on forests and trees. IUFRO
aims to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals set by
the United Nations.
*About Mondi*
Mondi <https://www.mondigroup.com/en/home/> is a global leader in packaging
and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative packaging
and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is
integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing
pulp, paper and plastic films, to developing and manufacturing effective
industrial and consumer packaging solutions.
Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we
do business. Earlier this year, Mondi launched its ten-year plan on
sustainability, Mondi Action Plan 2030 (MAP2030)
<https://www.mondigroup.com/en/sustainability/approach/map2030/>, designed
to tackle sustainability issues across the value chain. Part of its
commitments include maintaining zero deforestation in its wood fibre supply
and sourcing from healthy and resilient forests, as well safeguarding
biodiversity.
We lead the industry with our customer-centric approach, EcoSolutions,
where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution. In
2020, Mondi had revenues of €6.66 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.35
billion.
Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), and a
secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent
and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the
FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007.
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