The Evolution of Private Sector Action in Sustainable Development

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Pamela Chasek

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Feb 23, 2021, 7:31:04 PM2/23/21
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Hi everyone:

Here is the latest in our policy brief series. You can find the full series at https://www.iisd.org/projects/still-only-one-earth-lessons-50-years-un-sustainable-development-policy

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Pam

 

 

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The Evolution of Private Sector Action in Sustainable Development

The history of private sector engagement in sustainable development policy and practice is rife with controversy, with countless examples of powerful industry groups and businesses lobbying against progressive regulation.

But these are now outnumbered by genuine partners and transformers supporting sustainable development or driving systems change.

Our latest brief looks at how "merchants of doubt" continue to delay action on environmental crises, plus whether a rising tide of environmentally conscious entrepreneurs and investors can make change at the pace and scale we need.

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Benjamin William Cashore

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Feb 24, 2021, 1:14:03 AM2/24/21
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Hi Pam and all,

 

Interesting indeed.  Thanks!

 

And now for a different perspective 😊  here is the latest draft of the type 4 problems paper (with a brief section reviewing our disciplines treatment of “finance and market drive” policy tools)

 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348183685_Bringing_the_Environment_Back_In_Overcoming_the_Tragedy_of_the_Diffusion_of_the_Commons_Metaphor

 

Hope you are all doing well in this covid world

 

Best

 

Ben

 

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