Negotiations over a new Pandemic Treaty under the auspices of the World Health
Organization are a fundamental moment in the regulation of global health science and …

Crop genetic resources constitute a 'new'global commons, characterized by multiple layers
of activities of farmers, genebanks, public and private research and development …

This book explores the emergence and development of the legal concept of fair and
equitable benefit-sharing, and its application in agriculture. Drawing on a range of case …

Demonstrating the shortcomings of current policy and legal approaches to access and
benefit-sharing (ABS) in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), this book recognizes …

The concept of fair and equitable benefit‐sharing emerged in the early 90s as a corollary to
the principle of national sovereignty over natural and genetic resources. In the context of …

Different norms, rules and practices organize the exchange of germplasm to address
broader global challenges such as advancement of science and innovation, food security …

Advances in research and development reveal the immense diversity and potential of
marine genetic resources. Under international law, no specific regime applies to these …

Judging from the debates on the international political scene, the legal regime for the marine
areas beyond national jurisdiction might be changing in the years to come. One recurring …

Life on Earth is dependent on the biological bounty of the natural world. The biological
diversity of our planet's flora and fauna support our ecosystems, providing shelter …

El tercer objetivo del Convenio de Diversidad Biológica es la participación justa y equitativa
en los beneficios derivados de la utilización de recursos genéticos. Desde su entrada en …