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Natural
ingredients
For several countries this sector
provides key biotrade opportunities due to the wide variety of species,
the associated traditional uses, the generation of income in rural
populations and the development of small and medium enterprises.
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Bolivia
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
Uganda
Southern Africa
Vietnam |
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Ecotourism
The development of the sustainable tourism sector in
Uganda is part of a national strategy to maximise the tourist potential
of the country.
The BTFP is supporting the development of a sector strategy for the
eco-tourism niche. |
Uganda |
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Wildlife for pet trade
The Uganda Wildlife Authority initiated wildlife trade
in 2000 as a pilot activity for conservation and generation of income at
local levels. BTFP aims at facilitating sustainable trade,
improving management practices and strengthening
legal frameworks.
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Uganda |
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Native
cocoa
The cocoa bean is a
traditional product in Ecuador. The Arriba variety, recognised for its
quality and aroma, is under threat due to the spread of a modified
variety. The BTFP promotes the conservation of this native variety
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Ecuador |
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Tropical
flowers
and foliage
The production of tropical
flowers and foliages represents a high-potential sector in Colombia and
provides opportunities for involving good practices to promote
conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. |
Colombia |
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Crocodile leather and meat (Caiman yacare)
Caiman yacare is a species of crocodile native of
Bolivia, distributed in the Amazon region. This species is listed in
Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade of Endangered
Species (CITES).
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Bolivia |
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Ornamental and edible fish
Paiche (Arapaima gigas) is
one of the most preferred fish in the Amazon and was selected as a
priority to promote tropical edible fish in international markets.
For ornamental fish, Peru is one of the most important
exporters with 108 species exported out of the 150 that have been
identified for their trade potential. The majority of identified
species are harvested in the Amazon region. |
Peru |
