Protection of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture Act, 2013 (No. 1 of 2013).

Subject

Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Plant production Planting material/seeds Genetic resources Institution Special fund Registration Contract/agreement International agreement-implementation Biodiversity

Geographical area

Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

This Act: provides a framework for the effective functioning of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Agriculture in Jamaica; enhances the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources; facilitates access to, and use of, plant genetic resources; and promotes the equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the their use. The Act establishes a Management Authority. The Authority shall, among other things, advise the Minister on policies and legal measures for the f

Full text

English

Website

www.japarliament.gov.jm

Other references

Implements treaty

International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Treaty | Multilateral | Rome | Nov 3, 2001

Keyword: Access right, Community management, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Plant production, Enforcement/compliance, Plant protection, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Crops/grasses, Agricultural development, Registration, International relations/cooperation, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Sustainable use, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Protected area, Certification, Ex-situ conservation, Farming, Plant variety, Education, Recycling/reuse, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety, Access and benefit sharing, Hazardous substances, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Traditional rights/customary rights, Inventory, Pesticides, Genetic resources, Protected plant species, Hazardous waste, Research, Biotechnology, Management/conservation, Planting material/seeds

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001346)