Environment Case

• Framing policies to determine targets; not only protocol discussions but in depth discussion of CBD framework; need for diverse participation and consensus

• ‘Business and the 2010 Biodiversity Challenge’ 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

• ‘Business and the 2010 Biodiversity Challenge’ meetings organized; Jan 05 and Nov 05

 Shell, Unilever

 Working