Pacific Regional Framework for the Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Expressions of Culture
Biodiversity Conservation
Available Online
Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC)
2002
The Pacific Regional Framework comprising this Background Note. Model Law and Explanatory Memorandum, has been developed to assist Pacific Island countries and territories wishing to legally protect its Traditional Knowledge and Expressions of Culture. The framework is developed in response to calls from the region, in the face of increasing exploitation and inappropriate commercialization of their traditional knowledge and expressions of culture.