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"Where we used to see the destruction of nature from the workings of markets and business, we increasingly see green investments, sustainable resource use, and social responsibility. There is a growing expectation from consumers, investors, governments and NGOs that markets and business should be more socially and environmentally responsible. Leading companies have shown that business can promote and benefit responsible environmental stewardship that benefits people and nature. This workshop will examine these relationships, emerging standards of corporate social responsibility and a variety of legal and policy responses. The opening session will set the stage for exploring how we can continue this trend that turns markets and business into allies of conservation.

Markets and business are sometimes seen as enemies of the environment and the poor. They can and must become closer allies in order to halt the loss of biodiversity and eradicate poverty. Rising social and environmental expectations from consumers, investors, governments and NGOs require broad changes in markets, business, economic policy and institutions. This workshop will explore alternative perspectives on the role of markets and business in biodiversity conservation. It will show how business can both support and benefit from sustainable use of natural resources, and identify the steps needed to ensure that markets work for both people and nature."

Moderator: Simon Upton, Chair, Roundtable on Sustainable Development at OECD

Setting the Scene: Public perceptions of business and environment
Doug Miller, Globescan

Corporate responsibility for environmental performance
Peter King, Asian Development Bank

Other presentations
Kerry ten Kate, Insight Investment
"Investing in the planet: how can capital markets support conservation?" [introducing the sessions on Corporate Social Responsibility, investments and certification]

Toufiq Ali, Chair, Committee on Trade and Environment, World Trade Organization
"International trade: Friend or foe of biodiversity?" [introduction the sessions on trade]

Hon. Kim Yeadon, Member of Parliament for New South Wales, Minister for Forestry, Australia
"Ecosystems for sale in an unequal world" [introducing the sessions on ecosystems]

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