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Biodiversity and non-timber forest products (NTFPs) represent a crucial opportunity for tropical countries, which are characterized by exceptional biological richness and, at the same time, face significant social and economic challenges. These products, which include fruits, seeds, flowers, resins and other plant resources, are deeply embedded in natural ecosystems and the traditional practices of local communities. Incorporating these resources into the bioeconomy offers a pathway to sustainable development but also poses complex logistics, technology, sustainability, and innovation challenges. It is essential to ensure that these resources generate added value and meet environmental, social, and economic standards, respecting traditional knowledge and strengthening local economies.
SEI, with the support from Focali and in collaboration with FAO, Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia, Biointropic y Corporación Biotec, created this official COP16 Green Zone event that will address key issues related to targets 5 and 9 (sustainable use and trade of wild species), 14 (mainstreaming biodiversity into policies), and 15 (promoting sustainable business practices) of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The importance of creating and maintaining favorable conditions for the establishment of sustainable rural enterprises, the development of organized value chains, and equitable access to markets will be highlighted as key strategies for promoting the sustainable use of biodiversity in biologically rich regions. will address key issues related to targets 5 and 9 (sustainable use and trade of wild species), 14 (mainstreaming biodiversity into policies), and 15 (promoting sustainable business practices) of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The importance of creating and maintaining favorable conditions for the establishment of sustainable rural enterprises, the development of organized value chains, and equitable access to markets will be highlighted as key strategies for promoting the sustainable use of biodiversity in biologically rich regions.
Participants will analyze the barriers that impede the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity through the use, processing, and marketing of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) on three fronts: public policies, business organization and value chains, and innovation and technological development.
The agenda for this event will be published soon.
Registration for this event must be done through the platform enabled by the COP16 logistics team. You must search for our event “Bioeconomía para la biodiversidad en el trópico: retos en las cadenas de valor” in the section “Paz con la Naturaleza – October 29th”, register, and download the QR entry form.
The QR system is the only one that will allow you to enter the COP16 Green Zone events. Do not forget to have it on your cell phone the day of our event.
We look forward to seeing you!
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