National Environment (Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing) Regulations, 2005 (S.I. No 30 of 2005). Country/Territory Uganda Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Statutory Instruments Supplement to the Uganda Gazette No. 15 Volume XCVIII, 18 March 2005. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Access and benefit-sharing Genetic resources Authorization/permit Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Traditional rights/customary rights Sustainable development Trade in species PIC-prior informed consent Community management Access-to-information EIA Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract These Regulations, made under sections 44 and 107 of the National Environment Act, provide for equal access to genetic resources and sharing of benefits arising from exploitation of such resources. They: prescribe the procedure for access to genetic resources for scientific research, commercial purposes, bio-prospecting, conservation or industrial application; (b) provide for the sharing of benefits derived from genetic resources; and (c) promote the sustainable management and utilization of genetic resources, so as to contribute to the conservation of the biological resources of Uganda. These Regulations apply to access to genetic resources or parts of genetic resources, whether naturally occurring or naturalized, including genetic resources bred for or intended for commercial purposes within Uganda or for export, whether in in-situ conditions or ex-situ conditions. Full text English References - Legislation Implements National Environmental Act, 1995 (Cap 153). Legislation | Uganda | 1995 Keyword: Framework law, Environmental planning, Institution, EIA, Pollution control, Inspection, Mountain area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Forestry protection measures, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation, Land-use planning, Coastal zone management, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Wetlands Source: FAO, FAOLEX