Pushing boundaries advancing sustainability: The case of MTCS
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2019 marks an important milestone for the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC). MTCC celebrated its 20<sup>th</sup> anniversary with the tagline: “Pushing Boundaries Advancing Sustainability” that encapsulates the tremendous undertaking of the MTCC over the last two decades and also sets the tone for its future endeavour in implementing the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS). MTCC achieved a significant milestone when the MTCS became the first tropical forest scheme in the Asia Pacific to be endorsed by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) in 2009 and remains the largest contributor to the certified tropical forest areas in the Asia Pacific region.<br /> <br /> This paper highlights the journey and efforts taken by MTCC in overcoming the challenges throughout the initial development and implementation phases as well as the fundamental support needed to advance the sustainability agenda. In the process, it has contributed significantly to the green pathway to growth and sustainability in Malaysia promoting the implementation of sustainable forest management and provision of sustainable timber and timber products for both the domestic and international markets.
Keyword: Sustainable forest management
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