This is the first time an ICFPA member from the Southern Hemisphere chairs the top global organization in the forest products industry since it was created in 2002. De Carvalhaes was elected at the ICFPA’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, May 5th, when representatives from 18 ICFPA member associations met to discuss future activities, cooperation and sustainability-related issues.
“The forest products industry has the potential to respond to many of the world’s needs, and I am honored to take charge of this group of leaders,” said De Carvalhaes about her new position. She succeeds Donna Harman, President of the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), who served as ICFPA president for the past three years.
The ICFPA represents more than 30 national and regional forest and paper associations from around the world. Together, ICFPA members represent over 90 percent of global paper production and half of global wood production.
