17.07.2026
Our General Assembly was held on June 19 via videoconference, bringing together 82 members either participating online or represented out of the association’s 164 members, for a participation rate of 50%. The statutory quorum was comfortably met.
In her annual address, President Françoise Van de Ven reviewed the year 2025, which was marked by regulatory changes (EUDR, CITES), tensions in international markets, and debates on the role of tropical forests in addressing climate change. In this context, ATIBT continued its commitment to a responsible, sustainable, and credible tropical timber sector by strengthening dialogue among its members (companies, NGOs, government agencies, and experts).
Key points from the GA:
Outlook for 2026/2027: strengthen cohesion among members, increase ATIBT’s influence in international debates, support companies in navigating new regulations, and continue promoting a tropical timber sector with a promising future. The GA was followed by a meeting dedicated to ATIBT projects, featuring presentations by the relevant teams on the progress and outlook for the association’s initiatives.
Thank you to all members, partners, and the ATIBT team for their commitment!
