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An Explanatory Guide to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing
… of biological diversity; and contributions to the local economy. Yet discussions, legal requirements, and initiatives … and well-being – an integral part of a sustainable economy. This requires, however, an assessment and … and taxonomic studies; (l) Contributions to the local economy; (m) Research directed towards priority needs, such …
The legal framework for the management of animal genetic resources
… with a view to linking agriculture to other sectors of the economy, such as marketing. The German Ordinance on … Some legislation is addressed to all sectors of the economy, to prevent soil, water and air pollution which also … agriculture and its role in contributing to the national economy, in terms of both a contribution to the gross …
Intellectual property rights in plant varieties: International legal regimes and policy options for national governments
… developing states and countries in transition to a market economy acceding in the 1990s. The 1991 Act entered into … plant variety protection to a state’s agricultural economy States with large-scale agriculture or plant breeding …
Plant genetic resources and food security: stakeholder perspectives on the international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture
… stakeholders worldwide, that agriculture and the rural economy play a crucial role in securing sustainable gains in … the tremendous growth of Asia’s popula- tion and economy, the rapidly changing climate, a globalizing trade … agriculture, and forestry also, remain the mainstay of the economy and employment, contributing significantly to …
Beyond access : Exploring implementation of the fair and equitable sharing commitment in the CBD
… including the following: • Japan: The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, with the Japan Bioindustry … to Genetic Resources for Users in Japan, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and Japan Bioindustry Association … important exceptions. In 2005, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), in conjunction with the …
Contracting for ABS: The legal and scientific implications of bioprospecting contracts
… are formally sup- ported and used by the Ministry of Economy Trade and Investment (‘METI’), which pays particular … against commercial activities that harm the national economy and commer- cial structures, while not unduly … to Genetic Resources for Users in Japan, Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry (adopted March 2005, (published in …
A moving target : Genetic resources and options for tracking and monitoring their international flows
… of a much greater role of biotechnology in the world economy fueled much of the discussion regarding genetic … conservation of genetic resources.” Journal of Political Economy 108(1): 173-206. Revkin, A. 1990. The burning season. … for use in pharmaceutical research.” Journal of Political Economy 104: 163-185. Stevenson, M. 2002. “China, Brazil, …