On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the Asia Regional Forum on Biodiversity held in Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Thailand in November 2011, I congratulate the Sirindhorn International Environmental Park Foundation under the Patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, and the United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies for the efforts in putting together this publication. We are thankful for the support of the Japan Business Initiative for Biodiversity in the production of this book. The Forum, which was the source of case studies contained in this publication, highlighted best practices that link business, community, academic, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and civil society partnerships in biodiversity conservation efforts. It underscored the ability of these organizations to support key national policy objectives, identify capacity-building needs, and discuss follow-up actions that would promote biodiversity conservation and the utilization of lessons learned covering the areas of agriculture and fishery; forestry and wildlife conservation; tourism, education and research; and sustainable livelihood. It was indeed a successful forum and the production of this publication is a manifestation of success. We are thankful to the business organizations that have provided support to the holding of the forum, which led to this book of learning cases on business and biodiversity. It is our earnest hope that this publication would be useful for those who are eager to learn success stories of good practices. We deeply appreciate all the contributions made by the members of the Organizing Committee for their tireless efforts; the financial support provided by our sponsors; and the contributions of all speakers, facilitators and participants that led to our success. MESSAGE Dr. Monthip Sriratana Tabucanon Chair, Organizing Committee Asia Regional Forum on Biodiversity x THE ASIA REGIONAL FORUM ON BIODIVERSITY (Dr. Monthip Sriratana Tabucanon) Chair, Organizing Committee Asia Regional Forum on Biodiversity
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