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The prevailing corporate trend regardingdevelopment of energy resources in the tropics emphasizesfinancial gain over long-term societal benefits. Somecorporations are beginning to find a competitive advantage linkedto proactive relations with host communities and adequateprotection of fragile ecosystems. Herein, we describe a casestudy where an international energy production company workedwith stakeholders to achieve social capital and sustainabledevelopment. The strategies aimed to strengthen local capacity toimprove social welfare and to ensure conservation and wise use ofbiodiversity. We provide examples, discuss lessons learned andmake recommendations for future development projects.
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May, P.H., Dabbs, A.W., Fernández-Dávila, P. et al. A Corporate Approach to Social Monitoring and Assessment for Development in a Fragile Environment. Environ Monit Assess 76, 125–134 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1015277106171
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