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Green Technology and Business Innovation

23 November 2016
Consumer demand and purchasing power impacts whether or not niche green businesses and technologies become mainstream. This session features case studies and experiences that shed some light on how to move green businesses from niche to mainstream, and to see an economy where more businesses and…

Business Opportunities in Natural Capital

23 November 2016
Natural capital, defined as a stock of natural resources and ecosystems, is facing extreme threats throughout the world. Apart from stock loss, private sector participation in natural capital investment is limited in most countries. This session discusses current business trends in natural capital…

Green Bonds Catalyzing Debt Financing

23 November 2016
Green bonds are debt-financing instruments aiming to connect private sector funding with projects that provide positive environmental benefits. This session examines how international discussions are shaping green bonds; reviews the measures and options to help scale up green bond investment in the…

Ecolabel and Certification

23 November 2016
Developed by governments, manufacturers, and third-company organizations, ecolabeling is a voluntary approach to environmental certification practiced around the world. An ecolabel identifies a product that meets a wide range of environmental performance criteria or standards.

Forest Stewardship Council Promote Better Forests via the Power of Certifications and Labels

23 November 2016
By providing an internationally recognized global certification scheme, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) ensures responsible management of the world’s forests. Learn about the two types of certification that allows FSC to maintain its system credibility through an unbroken supply chain.

Certification and Labels

23 November 2016
Labelling prevents market failures stemming from the inability to distinguish green products, services, and processes from others. This session explores the demand for eco-certification and labels in sustainable manufacturing, sustainable agriculture, and fisheries. It also covers other voluntary…

Creating Enabling Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Green Business

22 November 2016
Market failures prevent the development of business for environmental goods and services. Creating markets for these goods and services, through innovative policy and regulatory measures, is vital for green business development. This session discusses the role of enabling policy and regulatory…

Indias Infrastructure Urban Development Experience

22 November 2016
Ernest & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, focused on the public sector. The company has also a wealth of experience in urban development and infrastructure. It has provided its services in creating smart cities in India, with lessons that other…

Session Video Eminent Speakers Forum Protecting People and Profits

22 November 2016
United Nations Enviroment Programme Executive Director Erik Solheim discusses how to invest in natural capital and improve environmental management, while making profits and achieving lasting social, economic, and environmental progress.

Green Business Status and Trends

22 November 2016
An overview of the rationale for stronger private-public collaboration and green business development in Asia and the Pacific is provided in this presentation. The value and huge market potential of ecosystem services is also examined.