ເອກະສານການ ຄົ້ນຄ້ວາ

This research paper, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the IUCN in December 2007, examines the trade and environmental impact of medicinal plants and spices in Lao PDR. It details the country's rich biodiversity, the role of traditional medicine in healthcare, and the economic potential of exporting high-value species like agarwood and cinnamon. The document highlights the tension between commercial exploitation and conservation, noting the risks of over-harvesting and the need for sustainable management practices and international certifications.

• Lao PDR possesses significant botanical biodiversity, with an estimated 8,000 to 11,000 species of plants, including approximately 600 species specifically identified as medicinal plants.
• Traditional medicine is a primary healthcare source in Lao PDR, as 60% to 80% of the population relies on medicinal plants and traditional healers.
• The document identifies several threats to biodiversity from the trade of medicinal plants, including over-harvesting, illegal trade, and the lack of sustainable management practices.

APA

International Institute for Sustainable Development (2007). ເອກະສານການ ຄົ້ນຄ້ວາ. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/rtea_lao_plants_spices_lo.pdf

Chicago

International Institute for Sustainable Development. ເອກະສານການ ຄົ້ນຄ້ວາ. 2007. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/rtea_lao_plants_spices_lo.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{internationalinstituteforsustainabledevelopment2007, author = {{International Institute for Sustainable Development}}, title = {{ເອກະສານການ ຄົ້ນຄ້ວາ}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2007}, month = dec, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/rtea_lao_plants_spices_lo.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }