Pyeongchang, republic of korea, 2428 february 2014 the third meeting of the openended ad hoc intergovernmental committee for the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization icnp 3 will be held at the alpensia convention center, gangwondo, in pyeongchang, republic of korea, from 24 to 28 february 2014. Nagoya protocol many of the large pharmaceutical companies with active natural products programmes and associated bioprospecting efforts overseas have closed their programmes today natural product discovery is found largely in smaller discovery companies, semigovernmental or governmental entities and universities around the world. Following two icnp meetings held in june 2011 and july 2012 in. Nagoya protocol on access and benefitsharing 5 nagoya protocol on access and benefitsharing e derivative means a naturally occurring biochemical compound resulting from the genetic expression or metabolism of biological or genetic resources, even if it does not. Designation of check points according to the nagoya protocol art 17 2. Diversity3 cbd and the nagoya protocol, namely, fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources. Nagoya protocol, parties are obliged to put their legislative, administrative or policy measures on abs on the abs clearinghouse. Abstractafter the convention on biological diversity cbd introduced a new legal framework covering the. Most culture collections were started by scientific institutions or individual scientists, some of.
Pdf overview of national and regional abs measures in the light. Using biocultural community protocols to implement meas. International institute for sustainable development reporting services iisd rs, biodiversity, first meeting of the openended ad hoc intergovernmental committee for the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization icnp1, 610 june 2011, montreal, canada. Intellectual property implications iii note this publication has been developed as a handbook aimed at better understanding the intellectual property implications of the 1992 convention on biological diversity and the. The nagoya protocol was adopted at the cop 10 on 29 october 2010 in nagoya, japan cop, 2010a, and ratified at cop 12 in south korea in october 2014 cop, 2014. Notification capacity building workshop on the international treaty and the nagoya protocol dear madamsir, at its fourth session, the governing body requested the secretary to explore with the secretariat of the convention on biological diversity cbd, practical means and activities to give effect to this cooperation, in particular through. Its aim is the implementation of one of the three objectives of. Study to analyse legal and economic aspects of implementing. Following the cartagena protocol on biosafety in 2000, the nagoya protocol is the second protocol of the cbd and aims to support the implementation of the cbds third objective. It provides a framework for the effective implementation of one of the three objectives of the convention on biological diversity. Presentation this study identifies and analyzes both positive and negative potential impacts of the implementation of the nagoya protocol, focusing on the competitiveness of brazilian industries that use the genetic. Indeed, scientists working abroad stand to gain from the protocol, says dias, because it will build trust between them and local people, which could lead.
The nagoya protocol entered into force on october 12th, 2014, as did partially eu regulation no. Explanation of the nagoya protocol on access and benefit. Global enforcement of the nagoya protocol in life sciences industries december 7, 2016. Introduction adopted on october 2010 in nagoya, japan1 by the parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd of 1992, the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization np2 opened for signature on 2 february 2011 until 1 february 2012 and will, according to article 33 of the np, come into. Pdf overview of national and regional abs measures in the.
Guidelines for the coordinated implementation of the nagoya protocol in africa, which was submitted to a verification workshop in addis ababa in august 2014, where the draft consolidated document was validated as follows. Using biocultural community protocols to implement meas and. Pdf overview of national and regional abs measures in. A commentary on the nagoya protocol on access and benefitsharing to the convention on biological diversity legal studies on access and benefitsharing morgera, professor in global environmental law elisa, tsioumani, elsa, buck, matthias on. As parties are still bound by article 15 of the cbd, we urge them to live up to the obligations contained therein, using the nagoya protocol and the bonn guidelines as well as other abs tools, as means of improving their compliance and understanding of the broader application of. Global enforcement of the nagoya protocol in life sciences. Dc, namibia, and african negotiator of the nagoya protocol. Not only must they work within the spirit in the convention on biological diversity. Pdf this article is about indigenous peoples involvement in the nagoya. Wwf urges the cop to adopt the icnp recommendations and in particular to. Legal studies on access and benefitsharing series, issn 22493x. The nagoya protocol to the cbd is an international agreement which aims at sharing. It also congratulates parties on their encouraging efforts to enter into.
The nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the. Iisd rs will provide daily web coverage, daily reports, and a summary and analysis of the third meeting of the openended ad hoc intergovernmental committee for the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization icnp 3, highlights for 24 february 2014, pyeongchang, republic of korea. It aims to add clarity to the abs regime and sets out that parties must introduce compliance measures. New delhi the nagoya protocol, an international agreement struck in the japanese town of nagoya in october 2010, has nearly 100 signatory countries, and is a major talking point in the international discourse on biodiversity. On 29 october 2010, the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization abs to the convention on biological diversity was adopted in nagoya, japan. Since 1998 the parties to convention on biological diversity cbd have negotiated to evolve an international regime called abs or access to fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. Reconciling implementation of the nagoya protocol in india 3 page 1. At the tenth meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity, in decision x1, parties decided to establish an openended ad hoc intergovernmental committee icnp for the nagoya protocol on abs as an interim governing body for the nagoya protocol until the first meeting of the parties to the protocol at which time it will cease to exist. Guidance on the eu abs regulation implementing the nagoya. The nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization lyle glowka senior legal advisor, cbd secretariat. Wfcc welcomes the nagoya protocol on access and benefit sharing. The protocol, setting the framework conditions for an international abs regime, had been negotiated for more than six years. Daily web coverage, english version, french version. Committee for the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization icnp as detailed in unepcbdcop115 and 6, as well as progress report on the protocol unepcbdcop1111.
The result of this effort was the nagoya protocol on access. Nagoya protocol on access and benefitsharing 5 nagoya protocol on access and benefitsharing e derivative means a naturally occurring biochemical compound resulting from the genetic expression or metabolism of biological or genetic resources, even if it does not contain functional units of heredity. Icnp intergovernmental committee for the nagoya protocol. The nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization to the convention on biological diversity, also known as the nagoya protocol on access and benefit sharing abs is a 2010 supplementary agreement to the 1992 convention on biological diversity cbd. The convention on biodiversity and the nagoya protocol. In icnp2 and cbds cop11 government delegations of the parties to the. Intergovernmental committee on the nagoya protocol.
Introduction india ratified the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization to the convention on biological diversity np1 in october 2012. Compliance eu is the largest group 28 of developed or user countries in cbd its compliance regime will likely set a defacto global standard intended to come into force when np. But ratification by the governments of these countries remains painfully slow, and the process towards it fraught with daunting challenges, as was evident last. The nagoya protocol entered into force in october 2014. It also congratulates parties on their encouraging efforts to enter into continuous discussions in a very positive and constructive atmosphere. The goals of the nagoya protocol on access and benefitsharing are to secure the implementation of the third objective of the convention on biological diversity and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilisation of genetic resources, and thus to contribute towards the global preservation of biodiversity and the sustainable use of its components. Community protocols on abs are important for ensuring compliance with the nagoya protocol, and all countries are required to support them, regardless of domestic laws.
Working with genetic resources and associated data requires greater attention since the nagoya protocol on access and benefit sharing abs came into force in october 2014. Regulations on access and utilisation of genetic material according to the nagoya protocol art 6 4. Wfcc consider that the protocol is an opportunity to reinforce appropriate ex situ conservation of the microbial realm and facilitated access to key type and reference strains. Biodiplomacy in icnp 2 negotiations of nagoya protocol on access and benefitsharing. Biologists must ensure that they have legal clarity in how they can and cannot use the genetic resources on which they carry out research.
An explanatory guide to the nagoya protocol on access and benefitsharing iucn developed an explanatory guide to the nagoya protocol to facilitate the understanding of the legal obligations of the parties under the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization abs. Nagoya protocol a backgrounder on icnp 2 the second meeting of the intergovernmental committee for nagoya protocol on access and benefit sharing icnp2 is continue reading india new delhi to host the second intergovernmental committee meeting for. Biodiplomacy in icnp2 negotiations of nagoya protocol on. This makes it easier for users and the competent authorities in jurisdictions where the genetic resources are utilised to get information on provider country rules. Updating of the smta food and agriculture organization of the. Background intergovernmental committee icnp for the nagoya protocol cbd cop 10. The nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization the protocol is a global agreement that implements the access and benefitsharing obligations of the convention on biological diversity cbd. Jun 30, 2012 nagoya protocol a backgrounder on icnp 2 the second meeting of the intergovernmental committee for nagoya protocol on access and benefit sharing icnp2 is continue reading india new delhi to host the second intergovernmental committee meeting for nagoya protocol. On a general level, it refers to the commercial utilization of gr frequently originating in. This protocol develops the general concepts contained in article. Pdf biodiplomacy in icnp2 negotiations of nagoya protocol. The nagoya protocol is an international instrument that was adopted in.
How can the regulation of bioprospecting under the nagoya protocol make a difference. Tools to implement the nagoya protocol on access and. Regulations on traditional knowledge associated with genetic material according to the nagoya protocol art 5, 7 and 16 3. The nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and. Overview of recent developments and upcoming events. African union policy framework for the coordinated implementation of the nagoya protocol in africa. Compliance with the nagoya protocol implementation of the nagoya protocol is to be coordinated by a newly formed international body known as the access and benefits sharing abs clearing house. Iisd rs will provide daily web coverage, daily reports, and a summary and analysis of the third meeting of the openended ad hoc intergovernmental committee for the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization icnp3, highlights for 24 february 2014, pyeongchang, republic of korea. Tools to implement the nagoya protocol on access and benefit. Presentation this study identifies and analyzes both positive and negative potential impacts of the implementation of the nagoya protocol, focusing on the competitiveness of. The result of this effort was the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable. Biodiplomacy in icnp2 negotiations of nagoya protocol on access and benefitsharing. The intergovernmental committee for the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair.
The nagoya protocol also contains rules concerning access measures but those are not. Problem structure, regime design and implementation challenges 34 2015 9 2 30 53 the term biopiracy came to prominence in the late 1990s. Pdf the nagoya protocol and indigenous peoples researchgate. Compliance eu is the largest group 28 of developed or user countries in cbd its compliance regime will likely set a defacto global standard intended to come into force when np becomes operational contains innovations, eg. Intergovernmental committee for the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their utilization 2428 february 2014. The nagoya protocol and the biotechnology industry. Nagoya protocol a backgrounder on icnp 2 the second meeting of the intergovernmental committee for nagoya protocol on access and benefit sharing icnp2 is continue reading india new delhi to host the second intergovernmental committee meeting for nagoya protocol.