Provisional Measure No. 2.186 on the 1992 Convention on Biodiversity. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Miscellaneous Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword International agreement-text Biological agents Biosafety Biosecurity Biosphere reserves Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Biodiversity Access and benefit sharing Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Measure enters into force on the date of its publication. Abstract This Measure is composed of 34 articles divided into nine chapters. It regulates the alignment to the provisions set in the 1992 Convention on Biodiversity. Special attention is paid to the protection of biodiversity in the national territory as well to the sharing of wellness provided by biologic patrimony and by traditional knowledge. It also regulates the access to biodiversity for scientific purposes. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Decree No. 2.519 on the 1992 Convention on Biologic Diversity signed in Rio de Janeiro. Legislation | Brazil | 1998 Keyword: International agreement-text, Biological agents, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Biosphere reserves, Biodiversity Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Law No. 13.123 regulating art. 225 of the Federal Constitution; Articles: 1, 8, 10, 15 and 16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, promulgated by Decree No. 2.519 on the access to genetic resources, protection and access to associated traditional knowledge and the sharing of benefits for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Legislation | Brazil | 2015 Keyword: Basic legislation, Biological agents, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Institution, Biodiversity, Biotechnology, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Access and benefit sharing, Genetic resources Source: FAO, FAOLEX Other references Implements treaty Convention on Biological Diversity Treaty | Multilateral | Rio de Janeiro | Jun 5, 1992 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Institution, EIA, Subsidy/incentive, Policy/planning, Crops/grasses, Biodiversity, Sustainable use, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Protected area, Ex-situ conservation, Alien species, Financing, Education, Data collection/reporting, Access and benefit sharing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Genetic resources, Biotechnology, Research, Protection of habitats, Liability/compensation, Management/conservation, Technology transfer Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001148)