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Side Event
#1639
WGABS 7
2009-04-07

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.

Side Event
#1646
WGABS 7
2009-04-07

“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? · ...

Side Event
#1650
WGABS 7
2009-04-07

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

Side Event
#1651
WGABS 7
2009-04-06

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.

Side Event
#1634
WGABS 7
2009-04-06

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.

Side Event
#1641
WGABS 7
2009-04-06

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 ...

Side Event
#1642
WGABS 7
2009-04-06

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 ...

Side Event
#1636
WGABS 7
2009-04-04

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 ...

Side Event
#1645
WGABS 7
2009-04-04

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 ...

Side Event
#1631
WGABS 7
2009-04-04

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>

Side Event
#1628
WGABS 7
2009-04-03

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 ...

Side Event
#1635
WGABS 7
2009-04-03

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 ...

Side Event
#1637
WGABS 7
2009-04-03

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 ...

Side Event
#1644
WGABS 7
2009-04-03

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>

Side Event
#1629
WGABS 7
2009-04-03

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>

Side Event
#1643
WGABS 7
2009-04-02

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>

Side Event
#1630
WGABS 7
2009-04-02

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 ...

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