Thus the role of any developing-country government is crucial in this respect in dealing with the broader issues of our natural environment and corporate governance in general. It is not even the beginning of the end. But, perhaps, this is the end of the beginning. Unfortunately, in many developing countries, there is no beginning yet. In Africa, the example set by the government is frequently one of corruption and exploitation.
Corporate responsibility stands little chance of coming to fruition in such an environment.
Dr Vibha Dhawan Dean, Bioresources and Biotechnology Division, TERI, New Delhi, India Corporates should assume responsibility of improving land productivity for meeting their own requirements and for long-term sustenance of ecosystem. Corporates must stop over-exploitation of important plant species and take steps to rehabilitate the endangered ones. Corporates should ensure financial rewards to rural and tribal communities for preservation and revitalization of conservation ethics. Corporates must stop the overexploitation of important plant species and take steps to rehabilitate the endangered ones. Dr Manu Seth Managing Director, Tata Chemicals Limited, Mumbai, India Emphasized the importance of trust and trustworthiness.