Business and biodiversity : a guide for the private sector

The Convention on biological diversity was drafted with in mind the conservation of the world's natural resources, their sustainable use and the equal sharing of their benefits. Among the primary utilisers of these natural resources is industry, the pharmaceutical industry, the food industry and many more. This short guide addresses the business community by describing which sections of the Convention appeal directly to the private sector and how the private sector can involve itself to ensure that the natural resources on which it too depends for its livelihood will be available for generations to come.