PNGFA requires support to shape a credible Timber Legality Verification System

The Papua New Guinea Forest Authority (PNGFA) acknowledges that establishing a credible Timber Legality Verification System (TLVS) and successfully implementing the Timber Legality Standard (TLS) cannot be achieved by the authority alone. John Mosoro, the Acting Managing Director of PNGFA, highlighted this necessity during the opening of a two-day National Stakeholder Workshop in Port Moresby.

Mosoro stressed that the initiative requires robust partnerships and effective coordination. He called for collaboration among various entities, including government agencies, the industry sector, resource owners, civil society organizations, and development partners. The active participation of all stakeholders in the workshop is deemed essential for shaping a practical roadmap for implementation.

The workshop, held on June 4th, 2026, aims to gather input and expertise from diverse groups to ensure the TLVS is credible and the TLS is effectively implemented. The authority is seeking to build a system that ensures the legality of timber products originating from Papua New Guinea.

Attendees at the workshop are expected to contribute to defining the processes, standards, and verification mechanisms that will form the backbone of the TLVS. This collaborative approach is intended to foster transparency and accountability within the timber industry, a significant sector for Papua New Guinea's economy.

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It requires strong partnerships and coordination among government agencies, industry, resource owners, civil society organizations, and development partners. Your participation over the next two days is therefore essential in helping us shape a practical roadmap for implementation.