Europe-Spain: Companies 'need green directors'

Businesses must change their attitude to environmental issues if the tide of ecological decline is to be halted.

That was the message from Valli Moosa, president of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, opening the World Conservation Congress.

The former South African minister said all companies should have directors with environmental experience.

The 10-day IUCN congress in Barcelona will debate global environmental problems and potential solutions.