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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 |

Keyword: Sustainable use, Subsidy/incentive, Policy/planning, Ecosystem preservation, Access and benefit sharing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Protected area, Management/conservation, Financing, Institution, Liability/compensation, Protection of habitats, Alien species, Biodiversity, EIA, Research, Monitoring, Genetic resources, Dispute settlement, Ex-situ conservation, Data collection/reporting, Technology transfer, Biotechnology, Education, Crops/grasses

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001148)