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Author Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
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Convention on Biological Diversity: ABS. The Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing.

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Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

The Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing is a new international treaty that builds on and supports the implementation of the CBD, in particular one of its three objectives, the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources.

Convention on Biological Diversity: ABS

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Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

What is access and benefit-sharing about? Access and benefit-sharing refers to the way in which genetic resources may be accessed, and how users and providers reach agreement on the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits that might result from their use.

Access to Genetic Resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization.

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Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources is one of the three overall objectives of the Convention on biological diversity (CBD) along with the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of the components of biodiversity.

Convention on Biological Diversity: ABS National implementation.

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Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

What is national implementation about? National implementation refers to the measures governments take to facilitate access to genetic resources, and to ensure the fair and equitable sharing of benefits resulting from their use

Convention on Biological Diversity: ABS Traditional knowledge.

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Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

What is traditional knowledge? Despite rapid recent advances in the scientific study of genetics, it is important to recognize that knowledge of the properties and benefits of biological resources is not simply a modern phenomenon.

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Convention on Biological Diversity: ABS. Uses of genetic resources.

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Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Using genetic resources, whether from plants, animals or micro-organisms, refers to the process of researching their beneficial properties and using them to increase scientific knowledge and understanding, or to develop commercial products.

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