Fair and equitable: Sharing the benefits from use of genetic resources and traditional knowledge Author Byström M., Einarsson P., Axelsson Nycander G. Date 1999 Source IUCN (ID: MON-064417) Publisher | Place of publication Swedish Scientific Council on Biological Diversity | Stockholm, Sweden Pages 91 p. Language English Field of application International Country/Territory Sweden Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Genetic resources Intellectual property rights/patents Abstract Contents: 1. What the Convention says on benefit sharing 2. What are genetic resources? 3. Benefits and benefit sharing 4. ' Fair and equitable '- possible interpretations 5. Tentative criteria for assessment of benefit sharing 6. Biological diversity, resources and ownership rights 7. Intellectual property rights on life forms 8. Fair and equitable sharing with indigenous and local communities 9. Genetic resources legislation 10. Contracts as instruments for sharing benefits 11. Ex situ collections and multilateral benefit sharing arrangements 12. The situation in Sweden 13. Conclusions and recommendations Other references 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)