Biodiplomacy: Genetic Resources and International RelationsVicente Sanchez, Calestous Juma DIANE Publishing, 1995 - 370 pages |
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... genebanks ( including those of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research ( CGIAR ) may decide to patent their germplasm , thereby forcing developing countries to buy their own genetic resources as patented organisms ...
... genebanks ( including those of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research ( CGIAR ) may decide to patent their germplasm , thereby forcing developing countries to buy their own genetic resources as patented organisms ...
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... genebank ' with about 30 per cent of the existing tropical rainforests . Other Latin American countries — Peru , Ecuador ... genebanks or those that have otherwise been transferred to actors outside their country of origin 52 HANNE SVARSTAD.
... genebank ' with about 30 per cent of the existing tropical rainforests . Other Latin American countries — Peru , Ecuador ... genebanks or those that have otherwise been transferred to actors outside their country of origin 52 HANNE SVARSTAD.
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... genebanks or actors outside the country will therefore have their opportunity to benefit from the Convention greatly reduced . Also , the Convention does not enter into force before the ninetieth day after 30 coun- tries have ratified ...
... genebanks or actors outside the country will therefore have their opportunity to benefit from the Convention greatly reduced . Also , the Convention does not enter into force before the ninetieth day after 30 coun- tries have ratified ...
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... genebanks . One possible comparison is the bank box system . A CPGR can put as a precedent condi- tion that material ... genebank . Administrative capacity Competent personnel are needed in the CPGR to make the arrangements for the sale ...
... genebanks . One possible comparison is the bank box system . A CPGR can put as a precedent condi- tion that material ... genebank . Administrative capacity Competent personnel are needed in the CPGR to make the arrangements for the sale ...
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... genebanks . An analysis of past experiences with contracts made for the transfer of germplasm would be useful . Research into administration of national sovereignty over genetic resources can be effectively integrated with exist- ing ...
... genebanks . An analysis of past experiences with contracts made for the transfer of germplasm would be useful . Research into administration of national sovereignty over genetic resources can be effectively integrated with exist- ing ...
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Page 22 - Nations and the principles of international law, the sovereign right to exploit their own resources pursuant to their own environmental and developmental policies, and the responsibility to ensure that activities within their jurisdiction or control do not cause damage to the environment of other States or of areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction...
Page 9 - States have, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law, the sovereign right to exploit their own resources pursuant to their own environmental policies, and the responsibility to ensure that activities within their jurisdiction or control do not cause damage to the environment of other States or of areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction.
Page 45 - Convention, to be pursued in accordance with its relevant provisions, are the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources...
Page 92 - State and the Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs...
Page 341 - AUTHENTIC TEXTS The original of this Convention, of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorized to that effect, have signed this Convention. Done at Rio de Janeiro on this fifth day of June, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-two.
Page 59 - Subject to its national legislation, respect, preserve and maintain knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities embodying traditional lifestyles relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and promote their wider application with the approval and involvement of the holders of such knowledge, innovations and practices...
Page 75 - Article 8(j) states that each signatory country will, subject to its national legislation, respect, preserve and maintain knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities embodying traditional lifestyles relevant for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity...
Page 329 - Regional economic integration organization" means an organization constituted by sovereign States of a given region, to which its member States have transferred competence in respect of matters governed by this Convention and which has been duly authorized in accordance with its internal procedures, to sign, ratify, accept, approve or accede to it.
Page 330 - Establish or maintain means to regulate, manage or control the risks associated with the use and release of living modified organisms resulting from biotechnology which are likely to have adverse environmental impacts that could affect the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, taking also into account the risks to human health; (h) Prevent the introduction of, control or eradicate those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species...
Page 344 - State, nor have dealt with the case in any other capacity. 2. In disputes between more than two parties, parties in the same interest shall appoint one arbitrator jointly by agreement. 3. Any vacancy shall be filled in the manner prescribed for the initial appointment. Article 4 1.