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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 |

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)