Business and Sustainable Development

Forest Connect: linking small and medium forest enterprises to markets and services

Many small and medium forest enterprises work together in associations to reduce transaction costs, adapt to new market opportunities and shape the policy environment in their favour. But in least developed countries, support structures for such forest associations either do not exist or fail to reach those who need help most.

Business models for sustainable development

Business models for sustainable development aim to deliver economic, social and environmental benefits – the three pillars of sustainable development – through core business activities.

IIED's work on business models for sustainable development cuts across several areas of  research including  forestry, food and agriculture, energy and ICTs. Our research to date has identified a number of factors that contribute to the success of business models for sustainable development.

 

Sustainable utilisation of Nigeria's gas and renewable energy resources (SUNGAS)

This project aims to deliver access to modern energy services in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria via small-scale community-based initiatives.

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