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Promoting innovation and research using genetic/ biological resources: experiences of different sectors

Different sectors working with genetic resources will share their practical experiences on accessing and sharing benefits relating to genetic resources, and discuss the implications of proposals for the IR on their sectors.

“ABS SPOKEN HERE?" - NEW EFFORTS FOR GETTING THE MESSAGE ACROSS

This side event will look at some of the challenges in communicating ABS: · Why is it that, 17 years after Rio, ABS still means "Anti-lock Braking System" to most people? · How to catch the attention of policy makers and administrators, to get their support for ABS? · ...

Impact of ABS on the development of Biological Pest Control

The International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association will present the view of the Biocontrol Industry about the negative impact ABS has on the development of Biological Pest Control

Web-based Bioprospecting Documentation: Presentation of a new approach for sharing knowledge

IIFB- ABS and Customary Law

The International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity (IIFB) shares their views of ABS and and the applicability of our customary law.

Access and Benefit Sharing in Non-commercial Research

Ten research organizations held an international workshop on ABS in Non-commercial Research in Bonn, Germany in November 2008 (see http://barcoding.si.edu/ABSworkshop.html). This side-event will include a presentation of the workshop's findings and recommendations and an open discussion.

Benefit Sharing under ABS: Options and Elaborations

A joint UNU-IAS and UNEP report titled "Benefit Sharing under ABS: Options and Elaborations" will be launched at the event. The report highlights the entry points for discussions on issues related to benefit sharing and through suitable case studies draws attention to the possible considerations ...

Current patterns in genetic resource flows and trade

Experts will provide information on historical and current movements of genetic resources used in agriculture and animal breeding around the world, as well as in trade in products based on genetic resources. Participants will discuss the implications of some of the current proposals on GR flows ...

PRESENTATION ON THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT ESTABLISHED BY THE SECRETARIAT OF ITPGRFA

Next Steps for the ABS International Regime

The panel will highlight and discuss the following issues: new cases of potential biopiracy; scope and definitions of the International Regime; implications of a sectoral approach (including an update on the WHO negotiations on influenza virus and benefit sharing and the link with the CBD ABS n ...

A Patent Indicator for Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing: The Role of Patent Databases and Web 2.0 ICT Tools in an ABS regime (NOTE EVENT COMBINED WITH TWN IN ROOM IX)

This event provides an overview of recent work with the World Patent Statistical Database to create a European indicator for patent activity for biodiversity and traditional knowledge. The side event considers issues relating to definition, country level trends, sectoral trends, disclosure of o ...

PRESENTATION ON ECONOMIC RENT IN RELATION TO ACCESS TO GENETIC RESOURCES BY PROF. ANIL MARKANDY

<p> <b>Presentation(s):</b> <ul> <li><a href="/doc/side-events/abs/abswg-07/ID1631-scbd.pdf">The role of economic rent and its valuation in the context of access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of their utilization</a></li> </ul> </p>

Perspectives and practicalities on Intellectual Property aspects of Access and Benefit Sharing

This event will review a range of the intellectual property issues and ongoing practical activities, including WIPO program activities, with bearing on the access and benefit sharing question, with a view to strengthening the information base for discussions in this area and building up cooperat ...

Formalizing PIC with ILC - Experiences on the ground

The event will take stock of first experiences with formalizing PIC with ILC on the ground, including through the establishment of biocultural protocols as a means to formalize PIC procedures when accessing BR/GR and/or related TK of ILC. Examples from South Africa, Namibia, Mali and other count ...

Industry Perspectives: Compliance Issues in the ABS International Regime (IR)

The ABSA side-event, co-sponsored by the ICC and CropLife International, will focus on outcomes of the January 2009 Meeting of Technical and Legal Experts Group (TEG) on Compliance Issues in the ABS IR. Themes: * The need for cost-effective, proportional compliance tools in the ABS IR, avo ...

HOW COMPLIANCE CAN BE ENSURED IN CONFORMITY WITH CUSTOMARY LAW OF INDIGENOUS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES, NATIONAL LAW, ACROSS JURISDICTIONS, AND INTERNATIONAL LAW

<p> <b>Presentation(s):</b> <ul> <li><a href="/doc/side-events/abs/abswg-07/ID1644-scbd.pdf">Indigenous Customary Law in the International Regime</a></li> </ul> </p>

IDENTIFICATION, MONITORING AND TRACKING OF GENETIC RESOURCES

<p> <b>Presentation(s):</b> <ul> <li><a href="/doc/side-events/abs/abswg-07/ID1629-scbd.pdf">Excerpts from: Studies on the Identification, Tracking and Monitoring of Genetic Resources</a></li> </ul> </p>

COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE COSTS OF ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACROSS JURISDICTIONS

<p> <b>Presentation(s):</b> <ul> <li><a href="/doc/side-events/abs/abswg-07/ID1643-scbd.pdf">International Litigation Costs: Comparative Study</a></li> </ul> </p>

HOW AN INTERNATIONAL REGIME ON ABS COULD BE IN HARMONY AND BE MUTUALLY SUPPORTIVE OF OTHER INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS AND FORUMS THAT GOVERN THE USE OF GENETIC RESOURCES

<p> <b>Presentation(s):</b> <ul> <li><a href="/doc/side-events/abs/abswg-07/ID1630a-iucn.pdf">The relationship between the International Regime on ABS and the ITPGR and the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture</a></li> <li><a href="/doc/side-events/abs/abswg-07/ID16 ...