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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 ...