Why is FSC membership structured to ensure chamber balance?
In order to balance the interests of different stakeholders, FSC is governed by three chambers — each with equal vote and power — that make decisions cooperatively. The three chambers represent environmental, economic and social interests. Each chamber in turn is divided into two sub-chambers — Global North and Global South — to guarantee equal weight of vote and influence among the various countries and economic powers represented. Members based in the United States are in the Global North sub-chamber.
