The Nagoya Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity
(CBD) is rapidly receiving signatures and ratifications. Many
countries are preparing to implement the protocol through national
research permit systems and/or biodiversity laws. Yet there is
still considerable confusion about how to implement the Protocol,
regarding access and benefit-sharing (ABS) procedures, and minimal
experience in many countries. This book seeks to remedy this gap in
understanding by analysing a number of ABS case studies in light of
the Nagoya Protocol.
The case studies are wide-ranging, with examples of plants for
medicinal, cosmetic, biotech and food products from or for
development in Australia, North Africa, Madagascar, Switzerland,
Thailand, USA and Oceania. These will encourage countries to
develop national systems which maximise their benefits (both
monetary and non-monetary) towards conservation and support for
local communities that hold traditional knowledge. In addition, the
author analyses new expectations raised by the Nagoya Protocol,
such as the encouragement of the development of community protocols
by indigenous and local communities. As a result, stakeholders and
policy-makers will be able to learn the steps involved in
establishing ABS agreements, issues that arise between
stakeholders, and the types of benefits that might be
realistic.
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