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Guidelines to help governments, companies and consumers benefit from sustainable trade in precious plants and animals now include elements such as climate resilience and marine biodiversity.

A new call to action urges countries to make BioTrade a lever for recovery and resilience in the wake of the pandemic.

The project is a point of convergence for conservation and sustainable use of marine resources, and a driver for a blue and green recovery from COVID-19.

Wtitten by Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Director, and Ralf Peters Chief, Trade Information Section, Division on International Trade and Commodities

Written by Robert Hamwey, UNCTAD Economic Affairs Officer

UNCTAD coordinates activities to link trade with the sustainable use of biodiversity and maximize benefits.

Biodiversity is our world. It's all around us. It's the air we breathe and the food we eat. A rich biodiversity helps the fight against the climate crisis.

UNCTAD's BioTrade Initiative champions companies whose business model benefits of both the planet's plants and animals and people.

The sustainable and innovative commercialization of native plants and animals can reduce poverty and protect resources, experts agreed in Egypt.

Securities regulators covering one-third of global market capitalization make a new push for sustainable finance.