Call For Nomination: Standard Review Committee (SRC)

Dear Member of the Public / Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) Stakeholder,

The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) is pleased to announce that nomination is now open for the Standard Review Committee (SRC). This is a crucial opportunity to contribute to the future of sustainable forest management in Malaysia.

As part of the five-yearly review required by the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS), the SRC will be responsible for reviewing and revising the core standards, including MTCS ST 1002:2021 (Malaysian Criteria and Indicators for Sustainable Forest Management) and MTCS ST 1003:2021 (Group Forest Management Certification). Your participation is vital to ensure these standards remain relevant, credible, and aligned with national and international requirements.

About the Standard Review Committee (SRC)

The SRC will serve as the multi-stakeholder “Forum” and its members should represent the different aspects of sustainable forest management covering the social, economic, environmental interest groups and the relevant government agencies from all three regions, Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia.

The PEFC benchmark standard, upon which the MTCS standards are based on, derives the major stakeholders of sustainable forest management from Agenda 21 of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 as below:

Business and Industry
Children and Youth
Forest Owners
Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
Local Authorities
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Scientific and Technological Community
Women
Workers and Trade Unions

Why Join the SRC?

Serving on the SRC offers a unique opportunity to directly influence the future of sustainable forest management in Malaysia. You will gain significant professional and personal benefits, including:

A voice in governance: Represent your stakeholder group’s interests and contribute to the decision-making process for national forestry standards.
Networking opportunities: Collaborate and network with a diverse group of experts and peers in various fields.
Skill development: Enhance your skills in areas such as negotiation, conflict resolution, risk analysis, and leadership.
Knowledge enhancement: Gain continuous access to the latest knowledge, technology, and research in sustainable forest management.

Nomination Process and Requirements

MTCC would like to invite your organization to nominate up to two (2) candidates who possess the functional and group skills for the SRC.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

OPTION 1: GOOGLE FORM

Access the form by clicking on the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/CallForNominationSRC

Alternatively, access the form by scanning the QR code: