National Environment (Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing) Regulations, 2005 (S.I. No 30 of 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

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 gen

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

National Environment Statute, 1995 (Statute No. 4 of 1995).

Legislation | Uganda | 1995

Keyword: Basic legislation, Environmental planning, Institution, EIA, Pollution control, Inspection, Mountain area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Forestry protection measures, Afforestation/reforestation, Land-use planning, Coastal zone management, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Waste management, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Management/conservation, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX