THE IPCI-FRANCE-EUROPE ASSOCIATION
IPCI France Europe is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and sustainable use of Pernambuco wood.
Born in Paris out of an awareness among artistic bow makers of the fragility of access to pernambuco (Paubrasilia echinata) resources, the International Initiative for the Conservation of Pernambuco, created in 2000, has been working in partnership with NGOs and the Brazilian authorities on the replanting, conservation, scientific study, and traceability of existing wood stocks.
IPCI France-Europe is currently the IPCI entity with the largest number of artistic woodworkers among its members.
In collaboration with IPCI-USA and IPCI-Germany, IPCI France-Europe is a key player at COP meetings and major CITES events. Find out more
Open letter – Let's preserve music and its essential woods
In an opinion piece published in "Le Monde", an international collective of musicians and conductors warns of the risks to musical life posed by proposals on woods essential for instruments discussed at the upcoming CITES CoP from 24 November to 6 December, while reiterating its commitment to protecting forests and biodiversity. Read the open letter- Find out more and see the list of signatories - Press review
Save the music, save the precious woods!
15 October 2025 - In an opinion piece published in "Le Monde", an international collective of musicians and conductors warns of the risks to musical life posed by proposals on woods essential for instruments discussed at the upcoming CITES CoP from 24 November to 6 December, while reiterating its commitment to protecting forests and biodiversity. Find out more and see the list of signatories
IPCI FRANCE EUROPE ASSOCIATION - 3 rue Truffaut 75017 Paris - Association number: W751269309
