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Publication - An Explanatory Guide to the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing

… universities in Bogota. She holds a Master of Laws in Public Environmental Law from the London School of Economics … Traditional Knowledge and Folklore IHR International Health Regulations ILC indigenous and local community INBio … of genetic resources Biotechnology US$ 70 billion from public companies alone Many products derived from genetic …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Food and Agriculture Organization (2017), Analyzing the benefits of implementing the IPPC

… in conjunction with experts from the fields of plant health, international trade, international economics and … a significantly higher return on the investment of public funds, compared with managing that pest or disease in … to asset-based protection. The ‘return on investment’ of public funds generally declines when progressing along the …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

An Explanatory Guide to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… implementation of the Cartagena Protocol 147 Article 23 Public awareness and participation 149 Box 40. Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration 149 Box 41. Information and public participation in decision-making 151 Article 24 … UNEP United Nations Environment Programme WHO World Health Organization WTO World Trade Organization xiii List of …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Major Components of the Cartagena Protocol - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… LMOs 7. Confidential Information 8. Capacity Building 9. Public Awareness and Participation 10. Transboundary Movement … diversity, taking also into account risks to human health, except LMOs that are pharmaceuticals for humans and … http://www.informea.org/terms/developing-country 9. Public Awareness and Participation The Protocol requires and …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Food and Agriculture Organization (2017), IPPC Procedure Manual for Standard Setting

… Online Comment System OIE World Organization for Animal Health (Office International des Épizooties) PCE … agreements which the SC considers relevant to plant health. B. Criteria for draft phytosanitary treatments For … expert drafting group As currently Reports Not restricted (public) Once approved by the expert drafting group Standards …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Ramsar Convention Manual, 6th Edition

… and the environment. Access to safe water, human health, food production, economic development and … of site designation were often said to include: increased public awareness; increased participation by local … Plan of the Convention, and they become part of the public record. In addition, under Article 3.2 of the treaty …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Farmer's Rights in the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

… mechanisms for participation include extensive use of public hearings at various stages in the process of policy … of TK and biodiversity plays a critical role in their health care, food security, culture, religion, identity, … would give them the opportunity to show their seeds to the public and enable them to see and obtain new seeds from other …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Introduction to the Convention on Biological Diversity

… significant economic costs and negatively affect human health. Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) provides a … proper development policy, EIA also provides for public involvement in the decision making process. Thus, EIA … and minimization of environmental damage; and 3. Public participation in decision-making and environmental …
21 Jun 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Case Study - Opportunities provided by the Nagoya Protocol in specific cases of the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and agricultural sector

… Institute of Oceanography (University of California) as a public institution was authorised by the Bahamian government … field. These are, e.g. the initial research by a public institution, transfer of the genetic resource and … fermented bread injera). Has great market potential in health food and organic food sector: Gluten-free, rich in …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Fact sheet - The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… on biodiversity, also taking into account risks to human health. The Protocol establishes procedures for regulating … may have negative effects on biodiversity and human health The Protocol also requires Parties to ensure that LMOs …
21 Jun 2026 Document in Biological Diversity