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 22, 1992 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)