Identification of opportunities for nature-inclusive business cases

Results of the workshops on Positive Health and Living Environment (project Healthy Dutch Caribbean Islands)

Sjef Staps, Herman van Wietmarschen, Martin Kershaw. 2025. Identification of opportunities for nature-inclusive business cases: Results of the workshops on Positive Health and Living Environment (project Healthy Dutch Caribbean Islands). 2025-6405-LbP. Louis Bolk Instituut.
Pagina's / pages: 28
Type: Rapport
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Taal/language: Engels
Abstract / summary in English:

Nature is crucial to the Dutch Caribbean islands, providing a livable environment for the people who live on the various islands, and the islands' unique ecosystems attract tourists from all over the world. The project “Healthy Dutch Caribbean Islands - Nature conservation, business improvement and a resilient community by an integral approach” aims to support the development of a nature-inclusive economy on St. Eustatius, together with the local stakeholders. This report presents the results of stakeholder workshops to explore a preliminary list of business models for nature conservation. The approach taken in the workshops is a translation of the Bolk model for positive health and living environment to the characteristics of this project.

Keywords in English: natuur, Caribische eilanden, St. Eustatius, natuurbescherming, positieve leefomgeving