Objective
Focussing on the use of biodiversity by Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs), the project will propose a research agenda addressing the business instrument of the EU's Strategy for Sustainable Development, in particular the commitment to protect and restore habitats and natural systems and halt the loss of biodiversity by 2010. Objectives: 1.To identify the specific business opportunities and constraints for sustainable use of terrestrial, freshwater and marine biodiversity by SMEs especially in ecologica lly sensitive areas 2.To propose a research programme on opportunities and constraints for sustainable use of biodiversity by SMEs through a platform of practitioners and researchers FP6 Programme relevance The project addresses the 6th Framework Progra mme's emphasis on strengthening SMEs, and will contribute to the Global Change and Ecosystems Sub-Priority Work Plan with regard to links between society, economy, biodiversity and habitats (Topic III: Biodiversity and Ecosystems), and to Strategies for la nd management (Topic V). Methodology Workshops and case studies will be the main instruments for achieving the objectives. Coverage of the enlarged EU in terms of business patterns and major ecosystems will be as comprehensive as possible. Experienc e from other parts of the world will be drawn in. Particular efforts will be made to ensure that SMEs are fully engaged and a programme for dissemination and communication will bring the results to the attention of targeted audiences. Outcomes 1.Clear in dications of the potential for SMEs to contribute to the EU Strategy for Sustainable Development through their commercial actvities. 2.Demonstration of the practical application of knowledge to better integrate the EU enterprise strategy and the EU strate gy for sustainable development. 3.Awareness raised amongst the applied research community about the potential contribution of SMEs to conservation in the EU, and key research needs identified
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FP6-2004-GLOBAL-3
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CAMBRIDGE
United Kingdom
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