The conference also aims to address the development of natural products from these trees in the food and cosmetics fields, through initiatives implemented in these territories. Such initiatives will integrate the knowledge and ancestral know-how of the indigenous peoples of the territories, particularly in terms of the Cosmetopoeia, and will contribute to maintaining a sustainable and balanced natural environment, while preserving and enhancing the exceptional biodiversity of the French overseas territories, associated with traditional knowledge.

Taking the form of plenary lectures, scientific papers, round tables and workshops, poster sessions and site visits, this conference will be structured around 3 topics covering the following bioresources:
    French Guiana: Aquilaria, Rosewood, palm trees, ... ;
    West Indies: Indian wood; citrus, ..;
    French Polynesia: Tamanu, coconut palm... ;
    New Caledonia: Sandalwood; Niaouli, ... ;
    Mayotte : Ylang-Ylang, Clove tree... ;
    Others ;

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https://cosmetopee2022.cirad.fr/en