UN GCNI Centre for Business Leadership on Nature Restoration

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.

Monthly Updates

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Pathways Linking Business and Biodiversity | July, 2025
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Key functions of the Centre for Business Leadership on Nature Restoration include:

Knowledge Curation & Dissemination

Publishing research reports, toolkits, case studies, and newsletters...

Capacity Building & Training

Workshops, webinars, and literacy programs...

Policy Advocacy & Business Alignment

Helping businesses align with biodiversity goals...

Multi-Stakeholder Engagement

Partnerships with governments, NGOs, academia...

Publications

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Business Biodiversity Alliance, India: Partnerships, Communities and SDGs

The Biodiversity Alliance was created through collaboration between The Centre of Excellence for Governance, Ethics and Transparency (CEGET),

Events

Centre for Business Leadership on Nature Restoration – Launch Workshop

The Centre for Business Leadership on Nature Restoration being developed by UNGCNI in Chennai is a pioneering initiative aimed at...

Contact Details

Name: Ratnesh

Position: Executive Director, UN GCNI

Email: ratnesh@globalcompact.in / biodiversitycenter@globalcompact.in

The Centre for Business Leadership on Nature Restoration operates under the umbrella of UN Global Compact Network India, the local arm of the United Nations' flagship initiative for corporate sustainability.