Keidanren Nature Conservation Council (KNCC)
Website
www.keidanren.net/kncf/en/
Keidanren Nature Conservation Council (KNCC) is a sister organization of Keidanren, a comprehensive economic organization in Japan. It was established in 1992 when United Nations Conference on Environment and Development was held in Rio de Janeiro and currently chaired by Keiji NISHIZAWA.
Vision
Contribution to GBF by Japanese business community
Mission
Support of transition to nature positive economy in Japan
Objectives
- Contribution through the Keidanren Nature Conservation Fund (KNCF)
- Promotion for nature positive management
- Facilitation of the environment for nature positive management
- Collecting information on the latest trends in biodiversity overseas/ Dissemination of efforts by Japanese business
Contact Information Keidanren Nature Conservation Council
1-3-2, Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-8188, Japan
Tel: +81-3-6741-0981
Fax: +81-3-6741-0982
www.keidanren.net/kncf/en
Contact Person Ms. Yuka OSHIMA
Keidanren Nature Conservation Council
kncf@keidanren.or.jp
Annual Reports
Please see the link below for progress reports on this initiative
2025
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Japan Business Initiative for Biodiversity
Website
http://jbib.org/english/
JBIB is a group of Japanese corporations committed to biodiversity conservation. The initiative was launched in 2008 with 14 companies. It has grown to a group of over 60 leading companies representing many different business fields. JBIB is persistently moving toward the goal of balancing business operations with the necessity of biodiversity conservation.
The regular work of JBIB is carried out in working groups. Meetings are held every month for study and practical work. Topics of working groups are as follows:
- Business and Biodiversity Interrelationship Map
- Sustainable Land Use
- Forestation for Harmony with Nature
- Water and Ecosystems
- Responsible Procurement
Vision
Together, businesses can reverse nature loss within this decade.
Mission
To promote the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity by fostering collaboration among companies and applying scientific knowledge, ultimately contributing to a society in harmony with nature.
Objectives
- Recognize the relationship between business activities and biodiversity, and take effective actions for its conservation and restoration.
- Promote strategic actions that integrate scientific knowledge with practical experience.
- Strengthen initiatives through information sharing and collaboration among member companies.
- Foster dialogue with stakeholders to create broader contributions to society.
- Enhance corporate sustainability by incorporating a global perspective.
- Promote awareness of and support business activities that minimize negative impacts on biodiversity.
Contact Information JBIB Secretariat
c/o: Response Ability, Inc.
1-1-4-102, Kami Osaki
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
141-0021, Japan
Tel: +81-3-5422-7994
Fax: +81-3-6303-9798
Contact Person Mr. KASHIWA Fumiwo
sec@jbib.org
Annual Reports
Please see the link below for progress reports on this initiative
2025
