The presentation covers the definition, scope and the impact of Nagoya Protocol on data sharing of genetic material. http://tiny.cc/FAO-COAG-GS ©FAO http://www.fao.org

1. The Nagoya Protocol: scope and
impact
Daniele Manzella
FAO

2. Facts
Supplementary agreement to the CBD
Distinct membership (78 State Parties)
Implements the fair and equitable sharing of
benefits from the utilization of genetic resources
2

3. Obligations
ACCESS
Establish clear rules and procedures for prior informed consent (PIC) and
mutually agreed terms (MAT)
Issuance of a permit when access is granted
BENEFIT-SHARING
Benefits may be monetary or non-monetary
Utilization includes research and development on the genetic or biochemical
composition of genetic resources, as well as subsequent applications and
commercialization
COMPLIANCE
Take measures providing that genetic resources utilized within jurisdiction
have been accessed in accordance with PIC and MAT as required by another
Party
3

4. What we are observing
• Applies to genomic sequences? Legal interpretations …
• Already influences researcher perceptions and behaviours
• Already influences inter-institutional processes
• Complex interplay of:
- Individual actor behaviour
- Network rules
- Institutions and formal norms
4

5. What comes next?
Boundary spanning
(e.g. broker knowledge)
Stimulate self-governance?
(adaptation patterns)
Multilateral dialogue to reinforce research commons?
(collective action problems)
5