Access and Benefit Sharing of Genetic Resources, Information and Traditional Knowledge

This book offers a new assessment of the contemporary Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) regime, focusing on digital sequence information, repatriation of resources, technology transfer, traditional knowledge and cultural expressions, open access to information and knowledge, naming conventions, farmers' rights, and new schemes for accessing pandemic viruses sharing DNA sequences. It draws together perspectives from an interdisciplinary range of leading and emerging international scholars and offers alternative solutions to the intractable issues for the Access and Benefit Sharing of genetic resources.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The management of genetic resources is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach. In recent years, the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) regime has emerged as a key mechanism for ensuring the equitable and sustainable use of genetic resources. However, the debates surrounding ABS have evolved, and now encompass a wide range of issues.

The initial focus on the legal obligations established by international agreements such as the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the form of obligations for collecting physical biological materials has shifted to a more complex series of disputes and challenges. These issues now include digital sequence information, the repatriation of resources, technology transfer, traditional knowledge and cultural expressions, open access to information and knowledge, naming conventions, farmers' rights, new schemes for accessing pandemic viruses sharing DNA sequences, and many others.

To address these challenges, this book offers a new assessment of the contemporary ABS regime. Drawing together perspectives from an interdisciplinary range of leading and emerging international scholars, the book provides a fresh approach to the ABS landscape. It breaks from the standard regulatory analyses to explore alternative solutions to the intractable issues for the Access and Benefit Sharing of genetic resources.

The book will appeal to a wide range of readers, including ABS scholars, those with broader legal concerns in the areas of intellectual property, food, governance, Indigenous issues, and other relevant fields. It will be a valuable resource for scholars and students, as well as those in government and in international institutions working in these areas.

In conclusion, the management of genetic resources is a critical issue that requires a multifaceted and collaborative approach. This book offers a new assessment of the contemporary ABS regime and provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the field. By bringing together perspectives from diverse disciplines, the book contributes to the ongoing debates and discussions about the equitable and sustainable use of genetic resources.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032295251