Regulation No. 1367 on the protection of traditional knowledge related to genetic resources. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Fisheries, Forestry, Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Genetic resources Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Access and benefit-sharing Indigenous peoples Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 January 2017. Abstract The objective of the present Regulation is to ensure the protection and respect of indigenous peoples' and local communities' interests when third parties access and exploit their traditional knowledge related to genetic resources which have been developed, used, conserved, and transmitted by an indigenous people or local community. The Regulation requires indigenous people or local community as regards access and utilization of their traditional knowledge related to genetic resources. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no