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There is a rapidly growing interest in, and demand for, non-timber
forest products (NTFPs). They provide critical resources across the
globe fulfilling nutritional, medicinal, financial and cultural
needs. However, they have been largely overlooked in mainstream
conservation and forestry politics. This volume explains the use
and importance of certification and eco-labelling for guaranteeing
best management practices of non-timber forest products in the
field. Using extensive case studies and global profiles of
non-timber forest products, this work not only seeks to further our
comprehension of certification processes but also broaden
understanding of non-timber forest product management, harvesting
and marketing. It should be useful to forest managers,
policy-makers and conservation organizations as well as for
academics in these areas.
Originally published in 1999 The Commercial Use of Biodiversity
examines how biodiversity and the genetic material it contains are
now as valuable resources. Access to genetic resources and their
commercial development involve a wide range of parties such as
conservation and research institutes, local communities, government
agencies and companies. Equitable partnerships are not only crucial
to conservation and economic development but are also in the
interests of business and often required by law. In this
authoritative and comprehensive volume, the authors explain the
provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity on access and
benefit-sharing, the effect of national laws to implement these,
and aspects of typical contracts for the transfer of materials.
They provide a unique sector-by-sector analysis of how genetic
resources are used, the scientific, technological and regulatory
trends and the different markets in Pharmaceuticals, Botanical
Medicines, Crop Development, Horticulture, Crop Protection,
Biotechnology (in fields other than healthcare and agriculture) and
Personal Care and Cosmetics Products. This will be an essential
sourcebook for all those in the commercial chain, from raw material
collection to product discovery, development and marketing, for
governments and policy-makers drafting laws on access and for all
the institutions, communities and individuals involved in the
conservation, use, study and commercialisation of genetic
resources.
Originally published in 1999 The Commercial Use of Biodiversity
examines how biodiversity and the genetic material it contains are
now as valuable resources. Access to genetic resources and their
commercial development involve a wide range of parties such as
conservation and research institutes, local communities, government
agencies and companies. Equitable partnerships are not only crucial
to conservation and economic development but are also in the
interests of business and often required by law. In this
authoritative and comprehensive volume, the authors explain the
provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity on access and
benefit-sharing, the effect of national laws to implement these,
and aspects of typical contracts for the transfer of materials.
They provide a unique sector-by-sector analysis of how genetic
resources are used, the scientific, technological and regulatory
trends and the different markets in Pharmaceuticals, Botanical
Medicines, Crop Development, Horticulture, Crop Protection,
Biotechnology (in fields other than healthcare and agriculture) and
Personal Care and Cosmetics Products. This will be an essential
sourcebook for all those in the commercial chain, from raw material
collection to product discovery, development and marketing, for
governments and policy-makers drafting laws on access and for all
the institutions, communities and individuals involved in the
conservation, use, study and commercialisation of genetic
resources.
Products from the wild, also known as non-timber forest products
(NTFPs), are used as medicines, foods, spices, and a multitude of
other purposes. They contribute substantially to rural livelihoods,
generate revenue for companies and governments, and have a range of
impacts on biodiversity conservation. However, there is little
information available for those seeking to develop effective policy
frameworks and regulation. This book addresses that shortage with
information and recommendations on the drafting, content and
implementation of NTFP policies, and the broader issues of
governance associated with these products. It reviews the diverse
elements that combine to create laws and policies that promote
sustainable and equitable management, trade and use of species.
Drawing on a wealth of unique case studies from around the world,
this volume examines experiences with NTFP regulation, including
its sometimes unintended consequences. It looks at economic
factors, the interface between traditional and western knowledge
and legal systems, and relationships between NTFP regulation, land
tenure and resource rights, as well as power and equity imbalances.
The volume includes a review of available literature and resources,
plus an annotated bibliography linked to the People and Plants
International website (www.peopleandplants.org). Published with
People and Plants International
Products from the wild are used as medicines, cosmetics, drinks,
foods, decorations, and for a multitude of other purposes. These
products are used for subsistence, are traded locally and
regionally, and comprise an important and growing commercial sector
world-wide. Known as non-timber forest products (NTFPs) they
contribute substantially to rural livelihoods, generate revenue for
companies and governments, and have a range of impacts on
biodiversity conservation. Although there are many commonalities in
experience with NTFP regulation around the world, there is little
information available to harvesters, companies, policy makers,
NGOs, and others seeking to develop effective policy frameworks,
and the lessons learned in this field are often not easily
accessed.This guide and manual addresses the shortage of technical
information available on the drafting, content, and implementation
of NTFP policies, and the broader issues of governance associated
with these products. It also develops an analytical framework for
understanding the diverse issues and elements that combine to
create laws and policies that promote sustainable and equitable
management, trade and use of species. The book presents 13 country
or regionally-specific case studies that examine experiences with
NTFP regulation, including its sometimes unintended consequences,
the effect of different policy approaches, the influence of
globalization and macro-economic factors, the interface of
traditional and scientific knowledge, and the relationships between
NTFP regulation, land tenure and resource rights, and power and
equity imbalances. Geographic coverage includes Bolivia, Brazil,
Cameroon, Canada, China, East and CentralEurope, India, Mexico, the
Philippines, Southern Africa, the United Kingdom and the United
States. Each chapter draws out lessons and recommendations that can
be more broadly applied and an overview chapter synthesizes these
and other experiences and provides a framework for the development
of NTFP policy. A final section makes recommendations for various
stakeholders. The volume also includes a review of available
literature and resources and an annotated bibliography, including
key articles, laws and other resources, linked to the People and
Plants International website.Published with People and Plants
International
This practical manual demonstrates how to arrive at equitable and
successful arrangements over access to, and the commercial
development of, genetic resources. Despite much discussion at the
international policy level relating to the use of genetic resources
and traditional knowledge, to date there has been no such guide on
integrating concepts into practice. Many parties have stakes in the
commercial use of biodiversity, from local communities and
indigenous peoples to resource managers, NGOs, research institutes
and universities, industry and national governments. This guide
draws on experience from a range of countries around the world to
show how the benefits from the commercial use of biodiversity can
be maximized and shared equitably while also achieving local
conservation and development objectives. It explains how groups can
better design and control the terms of research and business
partnerships, and also how to participate in drafting national laws
and contributing to international policy debate. No single model
fits all circumstances, and the manual is structured to enable
readers to select and apply approaches most relevant to them. It
includes extensive information on the codes, contracts, policies
and other documents required, as well as extensive contact details.
It will be an invaluable tool for all the stakeholders involved in
benefit-sharing research and commercial partnerships. Published in
association with WWF International and UNESCO
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