POLICY AND TRADE
Emelia Likowo Ndive and Oscar Mokuku after loading Vernonia amygdalina (bitterleaf) greens on the truck for Limbe market (photo: S.A. Laird)
The Policy and Trade Program undertakes research and develops policy and communications tools to support effective law and policy, biodiversity conservation, and the sustainable and equitable use of genetic and biological resources.
The Program works in diverse ways and at multiple scales, addressing the broad ecosystem of laws and intersecting measures that impact local livelihoods, resource management, conservation, and resource rights.
Medicinal oils from native forest species in the Brazilian Amazon.
Traditional market in Tehuipango, in the Nahua region of the Sierra de Zongolica, Mexico. (Photo: Daniel Sedas)
A logging truck, near Douala, Cameroon. (Photo: S.A. Laird)
Our work
We fill gaps in information and understanding, and so help create better laws and policies. We also critically evaluate common policy assumptions, including those that can unintentionally undermine conservation and local groups.
Bringing Local Voices into Policy Making
We work to bring the voices, perspectives and priorities of marginalized and often unheard groups to national and international policy processes.
Farmers attend a session of the State Congress of Veracruz, Mexico. (Photo: Daniel Sedas)
Innovative Communications Tools and Resources
We produce and disseminate books, articles, policy briefs, videos and webinars to spread the word, and empower others to participate effectively in policy-making.
We participate in national, regional and international policy processes, organize workshops and side events, and contribute information, analysis and new perspectives.
