Establishing partnerships between NGOs and the private sector is a complex and sensitive process. In order to unlock the benefits of such partnerships and to build trust among the different stakeholders, a series of workshops will start in 2010 to discuss critical success factors for biodiversity partnerships. Key elements to be covered are: a shared vision, up to date information in biodiversity standards, indicators and instruments, communication needs and limiting factors for cooperation. The aim of this activity is to stimulate win-win solutions in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development through the establishment of partnerships between companies, NGOs and other stakeholders.
Goal:
Provision of information for NGOs on current developments in the field of „Business and Biodiversity. Identification of success factors for the initiation of partnerships between companies and NGOs.
Target group:
Regional, national and European NGOs.
Overview of activities: