Towards an International Regime on Access and Benefit-Sharing for Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge

Abstract

"Long recognized as a key element for successful implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the issue of access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing has, in recent years, moved from a side event to the centre stage of international environmental law-making. The UNU-IAS Biodiplomacy Initiative is working to support effective international ABS governance through policy research, outreach activities, and capacity development."