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Bioprospecting — collecting biological material for commercial use — can encourage conservation. But it has also been accused of being a form of intellectual piracy, with little compensation for local people.
(Photo credit: WHO/P. Virot)
Join forces to share biological resources equitably
Countries must put aside cynicism and differing opinions to make the Nagoya protocol a success, say Suneetha Subramanian and Govindan Parayil.
Farming in cities could help feed the world
With traditional food production under threat from climate change, we should switch from agriculture to cell culture, says Lucía Atehortúa.
20 October 2010
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The case for joint action on biotechnology in Africa
What are the main issues that African nations face in forthcoming negotiations on biotechnology and biosafety?
4 June 2007
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Source: The International Institute for Sustainable Development
A growing number of critics of 'bioprospecting' complain that companies often fail to adequately compensate holders of traditional knowledge, and that patents on products developed in this way are actually a form of intellectual piracy.
Developing countries face up to synthetic biology challenges
As commercial synthetic biology production gathers speed, there are growing calls for greater regulation, reports Yojana Sharma.
Asia-Pacific may benefit from marine bio-prospecting
Asian and Pacific countries are home to a vast diversity of marine wealth, which experts say should be shared with indigenous communities.
27 February 2012
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13 February 2012
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