The Nagoya Protocol and Synthetic Biology Research: A Look at the Potential Impacts

摘要: This report, prepared for the Synthetic Biology Project at Woodrow Wilson International Center Scholars, analyzes 2010 Nagoya Protocol to Convention on Biological Diversity and how it may affect U.S. researchers working in field of synthetic biology. The objective is provide a transparent framework acquisition sharing genetic resources fair equitable terms that facilitate conservation biological diversity associated traditional knowledge. report finds significant uncertainty surrounding temporal scope Agreement as well types material will be covered implementing country level. Even though United States not signatory Protocol, recommends should engage discussions regarding crafting legislation they develop, verify origin use, ensure such was taken compliance with domestic law provider country.