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Preserving biodiversity in Costa Rica: The case of the Merck-INBio Agreement

Auteur
Zebich-Knos M.
Périodique/Collection
The Journal of Environment & Development | Vol. 6(2); 180 - 186; 7 p.
Date
1997
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-060806)
Éditeur | Lieu de publication
University of California | San Diego, CA, USA
Langue
Anglais
Pays/Territoire
Costa Rica
Sujet
Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes
Mot clé
Ressources génétiques Biodiversité
Résumé

Compensation for biological samples and information obtained from developing countries is now embodied in contractual relationships between nongovernmental organization such as Costa Rica 's National Biodiversity Institute (INBio) and the Merck pharmaceutical company: This article discusses the innovative partnership between INBio and Merck. This agreement may serve as a model for sustainable development and preserving biodiversity in Costa Rica and elsewhere