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 — Rwanda law | Esheria

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

The provision states the objective of the Protocol: fair and equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources, supported by appropriate access, technology transfer, funding, and conservation of biodiversity.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
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Status
In force
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Language
mul
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The provision states the objective of the Protocol: fair and equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources, supported by appropriate access, technology transfer, funding, and conservation of biodiversity. This article defines terms used for the Protocol. This provision says the Protocol applies to genetic resources, the benefits from using them, associated traditional knowledge, and the benefits from using that knowledge. This article says the Protocol should not override existing international rights and obligations except where they would seriously harm biodiversity, and it allows supportive related agreements. Each Party must take measures to ensure benefits from genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge are shared fairly and equitably, on mutually agreed terms.