Cancellation & Refund Policies for FSC GA 2022 Registration fees
FSC hopes everyone who registers for the FSC GA 2022 will be able to attend; however, FSC knows unforeseen circumstances may occur.
This Cancellation & Refund Policy governs the cancellation and refund without a specific reason (a), as well as for cases due to the unforeseen circumstances (b), to a COVID-19 case (c), and visa denial
a. Cancellation and Refund without specific reason
If the person registered to participate in the FSC GA 2022 in-person prefers to cancel the registration without a specific reason, the following shall apply:
Cancellation time | Refund |
Received by 05 August 2022 midnight CET | Full refund minus administration fee (8% of the registration fee). No participation virtually. |
Received between 06 August 2022 - 15 September midnight CET | 50% refund minus administration fee* |
Received after 15 September 2022 | No refund* |
b. Unforeseen Circumstances Defined for Refund and Cancellation Policies:
Unforeseen circumstances may be assumed in case of an event that is not reasonably anticipated, not within control of the concerned party and prevents the registered person from physically participating in the FSC GA 2022. Examples of such circumstances can include, but are not limited to, strikes, lockouts, terrorist attacks, civil commotion, riot sabotage, acts of public enemy, governmental action, revolution, war, threat of or preparation for war, political unrest, fire, explosion, flood, earthquake, epidemic or other natural physical disaster.
If the person registered to participate in FSC GA 2022 in-person prefers to cancel the registration because unforeseen circumstances hinders him/her to participate, FSC will refund the full registration fee minus the administration fee.
c. Cancellation due to COVID-19
If the person registered to the FSC GA 2022 prefers to cancel the in-person registration to the FSC GA 2022 because he/she was denied departure/entry to the country or was obliged to isolate during the quarantine process, and/or tested positive for COVID-19, and because of this reason he/she is not able to participate in FSC GA 2022 in-person, the following shall apply:
Cancellation time | Refund |
Received by 05 August 2022 midnight CET | Full refund minus administration fee (8% of the registration fee). No participation virtually. |
Received between 06 August 2022 - 15 September midnight CET | 50% refund minus administration fee* |
Received after 15 September 2022 | No refund* |
d. Visa Denial
If the person registered to participate at the FSC GA 2022 in-person prefers to cancel the registration without due to a visa denial beyond his/her control, the following shall apply:
Cancellation time | Refund |
Received by 05 August 2022 midnight CET | Full refund minus administration fee (8% of the registration fee). No participation virtually. |
Received between 06 August 2022 - 15 September midnight CET | 50% refund minus administration fee* |
Received after 15 September 2022 | No refund* |
e. Cancellation process
For a cancellation, please send an email the GA team via ga2021@fsc.org specifying the reason for cancellation.
For further questions please contact ga2021@fsc.org
FSC general assembly 2022
The FSC general assembly brings together hundreds of leaders and decision makers from across the globe to discuss a responsible future for the world’s forests and the people and animals or inhabit them. It is where key decisions that shape the future of FSC and responsible forest management are made. It also serves as a platform for participants to connect and collaborate on solutions to current global challenges related to forests.
The FSC general assembly 2022 will take place as a hybrid event, giving participants the opportunity to attend virtually or in person at the venue in Bali, Indonesia.
Register to attend the general assembly and engage in an exciting programme of events.
Assigning Proxies for Voting
Members can nominate a member from a different organisation or a colleague to be their Proxy. To designate a Proxy please follow the steps below:
- Click on “Designate a Proxy”
- Search and select the member you wish to designate as your proxy representative.
- Download the proxy form and fill in all the necessary information.
- Scan and upload the completed form to finalize and submit your request
- Done! Once submitted your request will be reviewed by FSC team and will notify you of any updates by email.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at ga2021@fsc.org or take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions on Proxies here.
Tools and Resources
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Consultation Platform
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How to...?
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Participate
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System Integrity
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Innovation for Sustainability
FSC aims to continuously innovate and improve. We're continuously leveraging the power of new technologies to empower forest stakeholders and growing markets to achieve sustainable forest management.
FSC at a glance
Certification Resources
Take a deep dive into all the different types of certification FSC offers. Find resources to help you navigate the certification process and discover how the certification system works.
System Integrity
Being part of FSC means striving for better: not just a green tick, but a shared commitment across all operations to protect forests for future generations. That’s why we take action if anyone connected to FSC is...
Innovation for Sustainability
FSC aims to continuously innovate and improve. We're continuously leveraging the power of new technologies to empower forest stakeholders and growing markets to achieve sustainable forest management.
Participate
The best way to move forward and improve our system is through collaboration. If you have identified the need for a new normative document, the revision of an old one, have spotted an activity out of the ordinary, or simply want to participate thought the revision and/or investigation process, please reach out to us.
Contribute to consultations to make the FSC system more accessible.
Tools accessible to everyone
These tools and resources are available to anybody who is interested and wants to actively engage with FSC. You can access our e-training offer, participate in consultations, and get information on certifications and other specific topics.
Document Centre
Find all documents related to FSC’s standards, policies, and procedures.
Certificate Search
Access the latest information on FSC certificate holders. Search by licence code, certificate code, organization name, local name, or state/province licence code.
Consultation Platform
Provide input on FSC standards and policies being created or revised. The platform is open to anyone but requires registration.
E-Training Platform
Access online FSC training on a variety of topics. Most of the courses are free, but some options require payment. This training is open to anyone but requires registration.
How to...?
Take a look at our array of resources to help you navigate our different tools and platforms. We addressed the most common use cases, frequently asked questions and tooltips that will guide you through each step of the process.
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If this is your first time accessing FSC Connect, you must first activate your account. Check your inbox and/or spam folder for our email invitation to activate your FSC Connect account.
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Steps on how to re-initiate TLA by Certificate Holder
A short guide to help you get started with the new FSC Trademark License Agreement for Certification
Pre-condition: CH to login to the FSC Certification Portal and ensure that TLA is already in Sent status