TECHNICAL PAPERS SERIES
Author: Pedro Azuga Hurtado, consultant specializing in participatory diagnostics, strategic planning, resource management, alternative markets, traceability, quality processes and systematization, pedroazuga@yahoo.es
In Bolivia, the harvesting of the alligator (Caiman yacare) is in accordance with the guidelines for species listed in Appendix II of CITES, so the trade of products derived from it is strictly controlled to avoid threats to its conservation. In addition, a specific regulation stipulates that the beneficiaries of the harvesting must participate annually through local governments.
The Ministry of Environment and Water (MMAyA) together with the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO), within the specific scope of activities, plans to establish the design of a traceability system for the trade of alligator products and by-products, for which Instituto AGRARIO Bolivia, applies to develop such design.
To read the full article, clic here Bioamazon – Technical Article – Traceability of Cayman yacare in Bolivia
Published in the Bioamazon Newsletter, issue n. 9, May-June 2021.
