Decree No. 4.339 establishing principles and guidelines for the implementation of the National Policy on Biodiversity. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Genetic resources Access right Access-to-information Management/conservation Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication. Abstract The Decree, composed of two articles and one Annex, sets principles and guidelines for the implementation of the National Policy on Biodiversity. The Annex defines the general objective of the National Policy on Biodiversity, aimed at promoting, in an integrated way, biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of its components as well as the equitable distribution of the benefits derived from the use of genetic resources. The Annex defines the specific objectives of the National Policy on Bio Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 4.703 on the National Programme on Biological Diversity (PRONABIO) and on the National Commission on Biodiversity. Legislation | Brazil | 2003 Keyword: Institution, Biodiversity, Research Source: FAO, FAOLEX