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Agrobiodiversity and the Law - Regulating Genetic Resources, Food Security and Cultural Diversity

Author
Santilli J.
Date
2011
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-086152)
Publisher | Place of publication
Earthscan/Taylor & Francis | Oxon, United Kingdom
ISBN
978-1-84971-372-6
Pages
348 p.
Document type
Monography/book
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil
Keyword
Food security Food quality control/food safety Access and benefit sharing Genetic resources Breeders' rights/farmers' rights Agriculture and environment Intellectual property rights/patents
Abstract

This book analyzes the impact of the legal system on agrobiodiversity (or agricultural biodiversity) – the diversity of agricultural species, varieties, and ecosystems. Using an interdisciplinary approach, it takes up the emerging concept of agrobiodiversity and its relationship with food security, nutrition, health, environmental sustainability, and climate change. It assesses the impacts on agrobiodiversity of key legal instruments, including seeds laws, the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants, plant breeders’ rights, the Convention on Biological Diversity (regarding specifically its impact on agrobiodiversity), and the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. It also reviews the options for the implementation of these instruments at the national level in several countries. It discusses the interfaces between the free software movement, the ‘commons’ movement, and seeds, as well as the legal instruments to protect cultural heritage and their application to safeguard agrobiodiversity-rich systems. Finally, it analyzes the role of protected areas and the possibility of using geographical indications to enhance the value of agrobiodiversity products and processes.

Other references

Treaty

International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants as amended on 23.10.1978

Treaty | Multilateral | Geneva |

Keyword: Crops/grasses, Plant protection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Intellectual property rights/patents, Plant production, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Institution, Plant variety

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001191)

Treaty

International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (consolidated version)

Treaty | Multilateral | Geneva |

Keyword: Institution, Plant production, Plant protection, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Intellectual property rights/patents, Plant variety, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Crops/grasses

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001119)

Treaty

International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Treaty | Multilateral | Rome |

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)