ເອກະສານການ ຄົ້ນຄ້ວາ ທັນວາ 2007

This research paper, published in December 2007 by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), examines the potential for expanding the export of silk products from Laos. It analyzes the current state of the silk industry, the environmental risks associated with increased production, and the regulatory frameworks governing exports. The document suggests that while silk exports offer economic opportunities, they must be managed to prevent environmental degradation, particularly regarding the use of chemicals and the protection of forests.

• The silk industry in Laos is characterized by a mix of traditional and commercial production, with a significant reliance on natural resources. In 2002, the country had 644 mulberry plantations covering 6.5 hectares, which grew to 805 plantations by 2003. However, the industry faces challenges such as a lack of high-quality raw materials and limited access to modern technology.
• Expanding silk exports poses several environmental risks, including the potential for increased deforestation to create mulberry plantations and the pollution of water sources through the use of chemicals in the silk production process. There is a specific concern that increased demand could lead to the destruction of forests to accommodate larger plantations.
• Laos has established several regulatory frameworks to guide industrial and handicraft development, including the Industrial and Handicraft Development Strategy towards 2020. The government aims to increase the export of silk and other handicrafts, with a target of increasing the number of export-oriented enterprises to 10 by 2005, 15 by 2010, and 20 by 2020.
• The document highlights the importance of adopting 'green' production methods and international certifications, such as ISO 14,000, to access niche markets and ensure sustainability. It notes that the Science, Technology and Environment Agency (STEA) has conducted environmental performance assessments, identifying that 80-85% of the country's area is mountainous, which makes environmental protection critical.

APA

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

Chicago

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

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{internationalinstituteforsustainabledevelopment20072007, author = {{International Institute for Sustainable Development}}, title = {{ເອກະສານການ ຄົ້ນຄ້ວາ ທັນວາ 2007}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2007}, month = dec, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/rtea_lao_silk_lo.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }