The role of the Bioeconomy Lead in the FCLP Secretariat is to lead the FCLPs work focused on “International Collaboration on the Sustainable Land Use Economy and Supply Chains”, which currently includes the initiative on Greening Construction with Sustainable Wood. The work is led by Canada, France and Kenya. The role will support members to implement policies and mobilise resources to support the use of sustainable timber in construction. Specifically, this means working alongside the Deputy Director of Policy to support well-managed processes and to engage with governments and partners to support delivery.
The FCLP’s strategic direction is determined by the Steering Committee, comprising ministers from FCLP member countries, on behalf of their leaders. The Steering Committee comprises Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, DRC, France, Germany, Ghana, Guyana, Kenya, Norway, Peru and the UK, and is Chaired by the United Kingdom and Guyana. 37 countries are now members of the FCLP, which together make up more than 35% of the world’s forests and 60% of global GDP.
The FCLP is supported by the Secretariat, which is managed and operates under the oversight of the Secretariat Board. Staff work remotely.
At COP28 in 2023, 17 FCLP members commited to advancing policies and approaches that support low carbon construction and increase the use of wood from sustainably managed forests in the built environment. In launching this initiative, the coalition stated their intent to work with non-government partners to responsibly accelerate action and scale up impact in the following areas:
Advancing public policies and enabling regulatory frameworks that support sustainable wood production.
Advancing public policies and enabling regulatory frameworks that reduce barriers for increased use of wood in construction.
Supporting systemic collaboration and facilitate access to knowledge and support.
Mobilising finance and enhancing risk-taking capacity.
Engaging societies.
The scope of responsibilities of the Bioeconomy Lead as presented below is based on current and expected needs for 2026, as identified by the FCLP Secretariat and based on current workplans of the FCLP working groups.
1. Strategic and Policy Leadership
Provide policy expertise and guidance to support FCLP members’ ambitions and commitments related to Greening Construction with Sustainable Wood.
Provide technical expertise on key national and international policies to inform members’ collective and individual decisions.
Develop high-quality technical documents, briefings, and analysis as requested by members to support informed action and policy coherence.
Support the development, review, and delivery of annual workplans, ensuring alignment with FCLP priorities and governance principles.
2. Coordination and Delivery
Coordinate member engagement and collaboration across the FCLP membership at the workstream level, ensuring clarity of roles and effective delivery of collective priorities.
Facilitate and enable delivery of workplan activities in line with FCLP governance principles.
Ensure alignment between Greening Construction with Sustainable Wood work and other FCLP functions, including Communications, Engagement, and Governance.
3. Partnerships and Inclusive Engagement
Foster and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders to advance shared objectives.
Ensure equitable participation and engagement across the FCLP membership.
4. Events and Representation
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