COP15|Biodiversity Loss in Asia: Business and Human Rights

Ahead of #COP15, businesses and financial institutions from over 50 countries have asked to make nature assessment and disclosure mandatory. The recognition of the role they must play in addressing their impacts is essential to the delivery of global biodiversity framework (#GBF).

In this episode, we discuss:

1️⃣ The impact of the upcoming EU deforestation regulation on Asian business
2️⃣ The role of environmental justice to combat #Biodiversityloss in Asia
3️⃣ The risk and benefits of sustainability standards and certification
4️⃣ The role of mandatory disclosure measures

Join us and hear from:
Henriette Færgemann, Delegation of the EU to Indonesia
Beria Leimona, World Agroforestry Centre
Rizwana Hasan, Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association (BELA)
Nicole Torres, Parabukas Pte. Ltd.
Mohammad Golam Sarwar, University of Dhaka
Doley Tshering, UNDP

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Asia in Focus is a webcast series hosted by UNDP, in partnership with the EU, that explores the interconnection between business, human rights and the environment.

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[belinda]

Interesting judicial developments in South Asia with rivers and other entities being recognized as legal persons. We need more action orientated legislation and case studies like this to help us meet global targets on Biodiversity.

[TeresaH]

Interesting to hear how an everyday commodity like the cavendish banana is having pulpable impacts on biodiversity and livelihoods