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