ITC and Kering project to monitor Madagascar crocodile trade
17/10/2014
The formation of the Madagascar Crocodile Conservation and Sustainable Use Programme follows the recommendation by the Standing Committee of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) to re-open the trade in Nile crocodiles from Madagascar.
Kering and ITC will provide technical and financial support for the project, which will involve assessing the status of wild populations, monitoring wild egg collection for crocodile ranching operations, and examining options for enhancing benefits for local livelihoods from the trade.
“We are focused on supporting sustainable production systems across our global supply chain and ensuring sustainable sources of raw materials,’ said Marie-Claire Daveu, Kering's chief sustainability officer. "As this new market for sourcing is opening up, we are pleased to be able to support the capacity building that will underpin the implementation of best practices in management of crocodile conservation, sustainable use and trade in Nile crocodiles from Madagascar.”
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