Seeding Solutions, Volume 1 Policy Options for Genetic Resources (People, Plants and Patents Revisited)

Volume 1 offers policymakers a clear description of the facts, the fights, and the fora relevant to the ownership, conservation, and exchange of genetic resources. Readers new to these issues will learn from this book why germplasm is important and how it relates to trade negotiations, intellectual...

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Main Authors II, The Crucible Group, Staff, Dag Hammarskjhold Foundation, Staff, International Development Research Centre
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Ottawa International Development Research Centre 2000
Edition1
Subjects
Biodiversity conservation
Germplasm resources, Plant
Intellectual property
Plant varieties
Plants, Cultivated
Protection
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Summary:Volume 1 offers policymakers a clear description of the facts, the fights, and the fora relevant to the ownership, conservation, and exchange of genetic resources. Readers new to these issues will learn from this book why germplasm is important and how it relates to trade negotiations, intellectual property disputes, and food and health security, both nationally and internationally. Volume 2 discusses legal mechanisms to address three key issues: (1) the need to conserve and exchange germplasm for the benefit of present and future generations; (2) the need to encourage innovation in the conservation and enhancement of germplasm; and (3) new options for securing and strengthening the rights and interests of indigenous and rural peoples in their role as creators and conservers of biological diversity.
ISBN:9780889369269
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