Introductory Course to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization

Title (French)

Cours d'introduction au Protocole de Nagoya sur l'accès aux ressources génétiques et le partage juste et équitable des avantages découlant de leur utilisation

Title (Spanish)

Curso introductorio al Protocolo de Nagoya sobre acceso a los recursos genéticos y la participación justa y equitativa en los beneficios que se derive de su utilización

Publisher | Place of publication

UNEP | www

Document type

Training/educational material

Language

English, Spanish, French

Field of application

International

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems, Cultivated plants, Livestock

Keyword

Sustainable use Biodiversity Genetic resources International agreement-text Access and benefit sharing International agreement-implementation

Abstract

All living organisms; plants, animals and microbes, carry genetic material that could be potentially useful to humans. These resources can be taken from the wild, domesticated or cultivated. They are sourced from environments in which they occur naturally (in situ), or from human-made collections such as botanical gardens, genebanks, seed banks and microbial culture collections (ex situ). There are significant potential benefits to be gained by accessing genetic resources and making use of them. They provide a crucial source of information to better understand the natural world and can be used to develop a wide range of products and services for human benefit. This includes products such as medicines and cosmetics, as well as agricultural and environmental practices and techniques. However, like many key resources in the world, genetic resources are not evenly distributed. What’s more, the plants, animals and microbes in which they are found often make up complex and delicately-balanced ecosystems which can be threatened or endangered. The way in which genetic resources are accessed, and how the benefits of their use are shared, can create incentives for their conservation and sustainable use, and can contribute to the creation of a fairer and more equitable economy to support sustainable development. This course introduces you to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization, which is a Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity that creates greater legal certainty and transparency for both providers and users of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources. At the end of this course, you will be able to: 1.Identify the core components and mechanisms established by the Nagoya Protocol The course is comprised of 2 units each unit includes a book with links to the InforMEA glossary and relevant documents and websites, additional materials and videos. It will take you one hour approximately to complete the course, excluding additional materials. You can manage your time as you wish and retake the course whenever it is more convenient for you. After completing all the units and passing the quiz with an 80% of correct responses, you will receive a certificate of completion.

Website

e-learning.informea.org

Other references

Treaty

Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and their Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Treaty | Multilateral | Nagoya | Jul 24, 2023

Keyword: Climate change, Biotechnology, Access-to-information, Public health, Cultural heritage, Agriculture and environment, Food security, Biodiversity, Access and benefit sharing, Capacity building, Access-to-justice, Enforcement/compliance, Genetic resources

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-155959)