NGO-Business Partnerships

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1 NGO-Business Partnerships Global Nature Fund October 2013

2 Inhalt 1) The Global Nature Fund 2) Types and Examples of Partnerships 3) Lessons Learned

3 1. Global Nature Fund

4 Global Nature Fund Non-profit, private, independent international foundation for environment and nature Based in Germany: Bonn; Berlin; Radolfzell Partners in more than 30 countries world wide Expertise + projects in integrated water management, nature conservation, renewables, sustainable tourism Collaboration with private sector: Lufthansa, Daimler, Osram, Telekom, TUI and others

5 European Business and Biodiversity Campaign Aims Improving the understanding about biodiversity and ecosystem services Informing about tools that help businesses to assess and mitigate impacts on biodiversity Promote biodiversity partnerships between business and NGOs Showcasing business commitments and initiatives Partners Global Nature Fund (Germany) IUCN Europe (Belgium) Fundación Global Nature (ES) Bodensee-Stiftung (Germany) Triple E (NL) Dokeo Consultancy (Germany) Altop Publishing House (München)

6 2. Business - NGO Collaboration: Types and Examples

7 Collaboration with Business How open is your NGO towards partnerships with companies? ~ 50% very open/open ~ 90% very open/open Europe Germany GNF Survey 2010/11: 29 NGOs in EU 2

8 Collaboration with Business How important are partnerships with companies for your NGO? ~ 40% very important/important ~ 75% very important/important Europe Germany GNF Survey 2010/11: 29 NGOs in EU

9 Motivation for NGO-Business Cooperation From an NGO s perspective: Funding Resources and Competences of the Company (i.e. Technical Know-how) Influence on the Company (i.e. Solutions for Environmental Problems) Achieving common goals

10 Motivation for NGO-Business Cooperation From an company s perspective: Corporate Image & Reputation (positive media) CSR - Demonstration of social engagement & responsibility Use of NGO competences & expertise Reaction to problems (in the business sector) Demonstration of technical competence New markets and target groups

11 Type of Collaborations Continous Dialogue (z.b. Advisory Council) Donation Sponsoring Short-/ mid-term projects or events Long-term projects or programmes to improve environment and corporate performance Philantrophy Project-based Partnerships Strategic Partnerships

12 Examples of collaborations for an environmental problem Blooming Lake Constance Region Conserving Biodiversity and Ecosystems Donation Event Strategic Partnership

13 Importance of pollinating insects for nature % >80% of wild plants in Europe depend on pollination by insects

14 Importance of pollinating insects for food business % >80% of field crops in Europe depend on pollination by insects

15 Challenges in Lake Constance Region Species threatened High Bee Mortality Less wild bees species No flowering landscapes Summer: not sufficient forage for insects/bees Intensive land use Intensive agriculture (fruit, biomass) Surface sealing (urbanisation, industrial land use)

16 Megathlon Donations of Participants, Organisers and Sponsor of Public Sport Event for Environmental Project in the Region PR - Nice Pictures Awareness Raising Participants and Spectators

17 Strategic Collaboration Value of Pollination 2 Billion Euro/Year in Germany 153 Billion Euro/year global value 35% of food production depend on polination

18 Promoting biodiversity friendly fruit farming Securing supply and sustainable product lines in the mass market Sustain production and preserve biodiversity on fruit farms and on company premises Improve forage supply and habitats for pollinating insects 2009 Planning 2010 Pilot phase project year Next project years

19 Collaboration Actions Implementing biodiversity measures in intensive fruit farming: Improve pollination situation insect friendly measures(planting of hedges and other structural measures such stone piles, sand piles, dead wood, ) Include biodiversity criteria in environmental or quality management of fruit farmers or distributers Long term monitoring of impacts on biodiversity Biodiversity Initiative for other regions and products, i.e. vegetables

20 Project - Strategic Collaboration

21 How to start a partnership?

22 Key components for establishing a partnerships

23 How to design (strategic) partnerships 1.Select a topic and define the objectives - Expectations - Business Case 2.Identify the partners & the type of partnership - Donation, Sponsoring, Project related, Strategic 3.Design the project - Set up a written agreement - Develop a Clear Project Plan & Responsibilities 4.Execute the project - Maintain Momentum & Communication 5.Evaluation - Measure Outcomes and Benefits

24 Contact Stefan Hörmann, Head of Business and Biodiversity Global Nature Fund Tel ;