A project with the ambition and imperative of the Global Biodiversity Framework, or GBF, needs huge impetus and collaborative support to transition from paper to practice. And while countries across the globe are aligning their commitments, a critical gap remains — the capacity to implement them on the ground both in terms of financial resources and technical skills.
This capacity gap is especially evident in countries where biodiversity conservation is critical to livelihoods, and yet the infrastructure to support these efforts remains underdeveloped.
The private sector has a pivotal role to play and to contribute meaningfully to bridging this gap. Beyond attending high-level negotiations, the sector is well-positioned to support capacity building through the deployment of innovative technologies, knowledge sharing, and strategic partnerships.
About the author
Emily Rees
Emily Rees is the president and CEO of CropLife International. Spearheading the association’s ambition to bring workable solutions to increase food security, tackle climate change, and protect biodiversity, Emily leads the organization in its regulatory and policy-driven dialogues. Through advancing science-based approaches to regulation and fair and equitable global trading rules, Emily helps bring together diverse partners with cutting-edge research and development to effect positive change. Emily joined CropLife International with an extensive pedigree in EU affairs and economic diplomacy. She held posts as a senior fellow at the European Centre for International Political Economy and as managing director of Trade Strategies.
