CITES Lists Butterflies in Nepal, Impacting Wildlife Trade Regulations
What happened
CITES has listed butterflies in Nepal. This follows a national survey conducted throughout September, which recorded 173 butterfly species and over 558 individual butterflies across Nepal’s six provinces. The survey also noted the presence of the extremely rare Tamur Labyrinth butterfly in the Kathmandu Valley.
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Why it matters
The listing under CITES imposes formal regulations on Nepal regarding these species. This regulatory status could restrict international trade and transport of butterflies, potentially impacting the niche butterfly tourism segment. The confirmed biodiversity may increase regional appeal for regulated eco-tourism in Southeast Asia.
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Who's involved
- CITESMultilateral treaty that imposes formal regulations on species trade.
- NepalThe country where the species listing and national survey took place.
- Nepal Tourism BoardA government agency of Nepal that may be affected by trade restrictions.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- NepalSpeculative
Nepal might see regulated eco-tourism potential increase due to the confirmed presence of CITES species.
- Southeast AsiaSpeculative
Southeast Asia could see increased regional appeal for regulated eco-tourism.
- Nepal Tourism BoardSpeculative
The Nepal Tourism Board might face restrictions on international trade and transport, negatively impacting the niche butterfly tourism segment.