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Towards a mutually supportive relationship between the Convention on Biological Diversity and the World Trade Organisation: An action guide
… equitably sharing the benefits arising out of access to genetic resources. Thus, decisions from the perspective of … those that are: � necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health; � relating to the conservation of … Context Fish are a crucial, but increasingly threatened, resource. In addition to the number of people who depend on …
Glossary of terms for negotiators of multilateral environmental agreements
… Adopted in 1998, entered into force in 2001. ABS Access to genetic resources and benefit sharing. Acronym used to refer … poverty and promoting human health), conservation and resource management, major groups (e.g. women, indigenous … particularly microorganisms, that could negatively affect plant genetic resources, plant, animal or human health, or …
The environmental impact of economic incentives for agricultural production: a comparative law study
… resources 31 1. Water resources 32 2. Soil resources 34 3. Genetic resources 37 - ii - Page CHAPTER TWO - ANALYSIS OF … trends and decisions on the pace and quality of natural resource exploitation and protection. The economic measures … 58/, chemical inputs 59/, improved seeds 60/, and plant protection. 61/ The selection of the incentives …
Judicial handbook on environmental law
… the Earth’s environment increasingly threatens the natural resource base and processes upon which all life on Earth … . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 In re Union Carbide Corp. Gas Plant Disaster at Bhopal, India in December 1984, 809 F.2d … Diversity (CBD). The CBD itself calls for access to genetic resources on agreed terms and requires that such …
Depend on nature: Ecosystem services supporting human livelihoods
… planning and implementation 26 2. Decentralise natural resource management 27 3. Mainstream the multilateral … • food • fresh water • fuel wood • fiber • biochemicals • genetic resources Regulating Benefits obtained from … USD 800 million per year, and over-the-counter sales of plant-derived drugs are worth more than USD 40 billion. …
Interactions between aquaculture and the environment
… of wild species should be encouraged as a reservoir of genetic sources. About escapement management: • Aquaculture … is the management and conservation of the natural resource base and the orientation of technological and … forestry and fisheries sectors) conserves land, water, plant and animal genetic resources, is environmentally …
ITTO/IUCN guidelines for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in tropical timber production forests
… forests used for timber production can constitute a major resource for biodiversity conservation. Indeed, it is crucial … we develop food crops and derive the raw inputs and genetic materials for industry, agriculture and medicine. … the conservation and sustainable use of native animal and plant species in tropical production forests. Specifically, …
Case Study - Opportunities provided by the Nagoya Protocol in specific cases of the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and agricultural sector
… The University of California filed patents on the genetic resource and potential medicinal uses of the biomolecule. … a processing facility and laboratory in the Cook Islands. Plant harvest and extraction of the infused oil is undertaken …
Promoting responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Guide to assess national regulatory frameworks affecting larger-scale private investments
… ITPGRFA International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture OECD … relevant for the Principles: i. International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA); …