Case Studies

On this page you can find examples of how businesses are working to help conserve biodiversity through initiatives within the company and in partnership with other organisations from the private, non-profit and public sectors. Other examples in this section include conservation organisations or partnerships which are actively engaging the business sector with biodiversity issue through providing information, advice and support.

Please note that Earthwatch has not verified the information within these case studies for accuracy or completeness. The examples presented here are a small selection of the total initiatives and activities underway. They do not necessarily illustrate best practice, nor should it be inferred that the particular organisations highlighted are necessarily operating to best practice across the range of their activities. However, they do present ideas and examples of what companies and other organisations can do, and may be useful elements of a good practice approach.

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Select one of the sectors listed below to see relevant case studies.

Agriculture

Biodiversity Partnerships

Select one of the countries listed below to see relevant case studies:

France

For more case studies on business and biodiversity see the business economics library website

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