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