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Mr. Jake Brunner, Head, Indo-Burma Group, ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� gave the opening remarks and acknowledge the milestones of the platform, “The success of the Thailand Bio-Diversity Network Alliance has inspired the Viet Nam platform to implement similar conservation projects and further influence businesses to do more for nature.”

This is followed by the presentation of Dr. Benjamaporn Wattanathongchai, Environmentalist Senior Professional Level from the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy Planning, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and B-DNA advisory committee member, on the "Biodiversity conservation priorities for Thailand, National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans" and "Post 2021 Biodiversity Framework and Private sector role in contribution to Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) Targets."

She highlighted the gains of the country in achieving the SDGs and shared Thailand’s Post-2021 biodiversity targets. In doing so, she underscored the role of the private sector, “Governments cannot do conservation work alone, we need the help of everyone, especially the private sector in making a difference in conserving the country’s natural heritage”

Interestingly, B-DNA members continue to achieve their environmental conservation goals even with the impediments and restrictions of the pandemic.

Ms. Siriporn Sriaram, Acting Head, Thailand Programme, gave an update on the accomplishments of the platform for 2020. She shared that B-DNA has been recognised in the ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� report, “Advancing Action on Nature through Business Platforms,” as one among the progressive activities towards environmental and nature conservation. BDNA also led the conduct of the Thailand Biodiversity Mapping activity, which explores the status of species in the country and determines necessary interventions.

Members also shared their activities such as the educational center for sustainability by Toyota at Bangpho, Gulf of Thailand. A clean up and restoration activity was also conducted to lessen the amount of garbage to the environment especially within the coastal restoration site of the locality. ��

Lastly, the members discussed their workplan for 2021. The plan includes the conduct of consultative meeting for collaborative activities, virtual capacity development trainings, and participation to environment-related international day celebrations.

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About Thailand Bio-Diversity Network Alliance

The Thailand Bio-Diversity Network Alliance (B-DNA) is the country’s first and only national Business and Biodiversity Platform. The overall goal of the platform is to strengthen the Private Sector’s role in nature conservation in Thailand, with a focus on biodiversity and contributing to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and Aichi Biodiversity Targets. B-DNA provides companies the opportunity to build their awareness and capacity for sustainability, and to network and collaborate on conservation projects across Thailand.

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