Others
In addition to the specific sectors described above, ECT Fund will also invest in companies in categories such as:
Sustainable use of Natural Resources
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Precious wood is intensively used as a result of human development. Original forests, especially tropical rain forests are set for rapid extinction. As demand for precious woods continues to rise, sustainable production is a sound economic strategy and investment opportunity, provided that proper companies, with the adequate know how are identified. Sustainable wood production can be performed by cultivating precious wood on specific pieces of land, from seeding to logging. It can also be a sustainably collected in the natural environment.
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Sustainable fish farming involves companies focused on development of fish farming and addressing environmental problems associated with installations being set up on or close to fragile coastal eco-systems and water pollution.
Ecological Tourism
Interestingly, this is often the best way to protect specific areas with few or no other resources. It is an alternative to wild logging and poaching. A number of companies focus on this concept. Although difficult to ascertain precisely, the market size of this sector, is growing steadily.