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
NEWS - Updated on December 15, 2025
Pernambuco is maintained in Appendix II.
After two weeks of intense negotiations, the CITES Parties adopted a balanced solution that strengthens conservation measures while preserving the continuity of musical life.
Pernambuco (Paubrasilia echinata) will remain in CITES Appendix II, thus avoiding a total restriction on the sale and cross-border transport of bows under Appendix I, as initially requested by Brazil. Find out more
Support our efforts to preserve pernambuco, musical life, and bow making
- Please feel free to share this flyer on social media by clicking on the images to download the PDF.
- Contact us if you know of a conservatory or orchestra in your professional circle; we would be happy to send them a few copies to distribute to their musicians.
IPCI FRANCE EUROPE ASSOCIATION - 3 rue Truffaut 75017 Paris - Association number: W751269309
