The UN Global Compact Network India (UN GCNI) Centre for Business Leadership on Biodiversity is a pioneering initiative dedicated to placing biodiversity and ecosystem restoration at the heart of responsible business practices in India. In an era where the degradation of natural ecosystems poses a significant threat to planetary and human health, this Centre acts as a catalyst for action, aligning business leadership with national and global biodiversity goals, including the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the SDGs.
The Centre serves as a collaborative platform that empowers Indian businesses—large corporations, MSMEs, and startups alike—to understand and manage their impacts and dependencies on biodiversity. By fostering cross-sectoral dialogue and partnerships with government bodies, academic institutions, NGOs, and other stakeholders, the Centre promotes an integrated and systemic approach to nature-positive business transformation.
Publishing research reports, toolkits, case studies, and newsletters for awareness and action.
Workshops, webinars, and literacy programs to empower stakeholders on biodiversity topics.
Helping businesses align with national and global biodiversity goals like SDGs and GBF.
Partnerships with governments, NGOs, academia, and communities to strengthen collective efforts.
The Biodiversity Alliance was created through collaboration between The Centre of Excellence for Governance, Ethics and Transparency (CEGET),
The Centre for Business Leadership on Nature Restoration being developed by UNGCNI in Chennai is a pioneering initiative aimed at...
Name: Ratnesh
Position: Executive Director, UN GCNI
Email: ratnesh@globalcompact.in / biodiversitycentre@globalcompact.in
