Fair and equitable benefit sharing

UEBT is internationally recognised for its expertise on access and benefit-sharing (ABS) - from the concepts and principles established in the Nagoya Protocol to navigating national rules and supporting permitting and negotiation processes around the world.

In the last three years, UEBT has supported companies through training and advisory services, guiding them in setting up ABS due diligence systems, conducting ABS assessments for specific ingredients and benefit-sharing negotiations. UEBT also collaborated with companies, governments and international organisations to promote ABS legal frameworks that are more practical and have a positive impact on the ground.   

In 2020, UEBT launched a unique tool to help businesses in their due diligence on ABS.  The UEBT tool on ABS is a continuously updated platform that contains information on existing rules on ABS around the world and insights into their scope, requirements and practical application. Additionally, the ABS technical exchange in our 2020 Digital Dialogues, always popular for its practical information and guidance, had 450 live attendees, and an additional 300 views of its video recordings.