Study 1 : Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources: Concept, Scope and Current Use

• STUDY ON CONCEPT AND SCOPE

This study explores the concept and scope of digital sequence information on genetic resources and how digital sequence information on genetic resources is currently used building on the existing fact-finding and scoping study.

The deadline for peer review comments was 11 December 2019.

Please note that the peer review is closed for this study. Comments or revised comments received after the deadline are posted for reasons of transparency, however they will not be considered in the revised study.

Studies 2 and 3: Combined study on DSI in public and private databases and DSI traceability

• STUDY ON TRACEABILITY AND DATABASES

This study looks at the on ongoing developments in the field of traceability of digital information, including how traceability is addressed by databases, and how these could inform discussions on digital sequence information on genetic resources; as well an analysis of public and, to the extent possible, private databases of digital sequence information on genetic resources, including the terms and conditions on which access is granted or controlled, the biological scope and the size of the databases, numbers of accessions and their origin, governing policies, and the providers and users of the digital sequence information on genetic resources and encourages the owners of private databases to provide the necessary information.

The deadline for peer review comments was 22 November 2019.

Please note that the peer review is closed for this combined study. Comments or revised comments received after the deadline are posted for reasons of transparency, however they will not be considered in the revised study.

Study 4 : Fact-finding Study on How Domestic Measures Address Benefit-sharing Arising from Commercial and Non-commercial Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources and Address the Use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources for Research and Development

• STUDY ON DOMESTIC MEASURES

This study looks at how domestic measures address benefit-sharing arising from commercial and non-commercial use of digital sequence information on genetic resources and addresses the use of digital sequence information on genetic resources for research and development, taking into account the submissions provided in paragraph 9 of decision 14/20.

The deadline for peer review comments was 29 November 2019.

Please note that the peer review is closed for this study. Comments or revised comments received after the deadline are posted for reasons of transparency, however they will not be considered in the revised study.