The Biotrade Initiative: Programme for biodiversity-based development

The growing concern over the loss of biological diversity poses an argument that biodiversity conservation can be promoted through its profitable use. Following this logic, the Biotrade Initiative was set up as an international framework to create new 'bio-partnerships' This programme carries opportunities for developing countries to sustainably use and commercialize biodiversity. However, its use as an engine for economic growth in these countries might be limited by institutional and macro-economic constraints.