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News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Definitions
List of terms for Indigenious knowledge
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
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Sui generis
A Latin term that literally means "of its own kind of class". Often discussed in relation to the TRIPS Agreement, but also within the context of enforcing the rights of local communities and with regard to other international treaties such as the Convention on Biological Diversity. In theory, the "sui generis" system provides developing countries with an opportunity to develop their own national systems of intellectual property to protect their biological resources, traditional knowledge and cultural belief heritage.
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The global food crisis
A series of articles debate key issues such as GM technology, media reporting and agricultural policymaking
