The WBCSD has been working on ecosystem issues for 15 years. The Focus Area helps build capacity and develop tools to assess risks and opportunities related to business impacts and dependencies on ecosystems; and also engages in the global biodiversity and ecosystem policy debate.

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WBCSD has developed a number of training material, tools and approaches to help companies better manage their ecosystem-related impacts and dependence. This includes Business Ecosystems Training (BET), the Corporate Ecosystem Services Review (ESR) and the Guide to Corporate Ecosystem Valuation (CEV).

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The WBCSD will continue advocating for “smart” policy and demonstrating business contribution to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) targets, while working with OECD and others including preparation for IUCN’s World Conservation Congress (September 2012) and the CBD’s COP 11 (October 2012).

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Launch of new WBCSD’s Business Ecosystems Training program (24 Feb, Geneva)

On Friday 24 February 2012 (12:00 – 14:00) CET
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) will launch its new, freely available Business Ecosystems Training (BET) program at a public event co-organized with the Geneva Environment Network (GEN) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Please join us and hear about an exciting way to build business’ capacity to better manage its ecosystem impact and dependency.

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