Responding to bioprospecting: From biodiversity in the South to medicines in the North Author Svarstad H., Dhillion S. (eds) Date 2000 Source IUCN (ID: MON-066382) Publisher | Place of publication Spartacus Forlag | Oslo, Norway ISBN 82-430-0163-8 Pages 220 p. Document type Monography/book Language English Field of application International Country/Territory Costa Rica, Thailand, Mali, Tanzania, Un. Rep. of Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Genetic resources Intellectual property rights/patents Abstract Contents: I. Bioprospecting: What is it? Who does it? What are the benefits and for whom? II. The scientific community and challenges from bioprospecting III. Bioprospecting and institutions: The Convention on Biological Diversity, national legislation and patents 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)