Resources on Forestry; wood; pulp and paper sector

  1. Action needed at COP26 to reduce the risk of natural disasters

    13 October 2021

    Natural disasters threaten to wipe out years of development progress in some areas of the world. Ahead of COP26, the ILO calls for greater global cooperation to reduce natural disaster risk and provide support to those impacted by climate change and natural disasters.

  2. ILO and FAO join forces to keep logging safe

    26 January 2021

    The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on logging operations around the world, with direct and serious implications for workers and enterprises. As economic activities restart, companies and workers must find ways to adapt to new realities. The ILO and FAO have joined forces and released a practical and participatory checklist to help companies, workers and customers stay safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19, while mitigating the social economic impact of COVID-19.

  3. Safety and health at the wood workshop

    01 October 2015

    The occupational safety and health videos depict safe working practices related to specific hazards found on the farm, at motor vehicle repair shops and at the wood workshop. These videos are aimed at employers and workers in micro and small enterprises including those in the informal economy. Following the information and advice contained in the videos will assist in ensuring that those working in these sectors remain safe and healthy. These videos are supported by occupational safety and health fact sheets on the same matters.

  4. Indonesian Furniture Industry

    07 February 2006

    For years, environmentalists have worried about the deforestation of jungles in Indonesia that supply precious woods for garden furniture in the West. But along with these natural resources, a centuries-old livelihood is also under threat as ILO TV explains.