Environment Case
Framing policies to determine targets; not only protocol discussions but in depth discussion of CBD framework; need for diverse participation and consensus
āBusiness and the 2010 Biodiversity Challengeā meetings organized; Jan 05 and Nov 05
Shell, Unilever
Working groups: Direct impact; Indirect: supply chains; Access n benefit sharing; fin services
Lack of financial strength in underdeveloped countries to support biodiversity related projects; important to engage global corporations to infuse funds and resources in projects
Engaging all stakeholders; localization of policies
Support local employment and infrastructure development; localize their corporate values
Convincing local stakeholders of project importance; help from brand equity of corporations
Influence of private sectors on govt leadership; Voicing concerns and issues imperative
Major user of resources; large ecological footprints: Partners in market development
Introduce latest technologies, economies of scale and cost effective procedures
Private financing, equity investments, credit guarantees in projects; backed by huge cash flows
Streamlining licensing process
Framing policies to determine targets; not only protocol discussions but in depth discussion of CBD framework; need for diverse participation and consensus
āBusiness and the 2010 Biodiversity Challengeā meetings organized; Jan 05 and Nov 05
Shell, Unilever
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