Forests not only provide habitat to about two-thirds of all the species available on earth but also ensure environmental functions such as biodiversity, water and soil conservation as well as climate regulations. CERA, with its team of researchers working on sustainable forest resource assessment and management, is well placed to provide sustainable solutions to the problems faced by today's growing business needs with special reference to livelihood security of local population/indigenous people. CERA plans to support other organisations, both in government and private sector, in assessing environmental policies and developing sustainability strategies.