Procedure for addressing claims of conduct inconsistent with ethical sourcing of biodiversity

 
 

The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of biodiversity, as one of the main concepts in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), is also central to the Ethical BioTrade Verification Framework. Compliance with CBD principles and requirements for Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) in relation to genetic resources, for example, is checked in the independent audits of Members’ practices and advanced through their individual workplans. Nevertheless, the lack of legal certainty and complex policy debates around ABS mean that members of UEBT, as well as UEBT itself, may still be faced with claims of alleged biopiracy. A prompt and adequate response in these cases is fundamental to assert legitimate practices and safeguarding the reputation of UEBT and its members.

This procedure outlines the response required from UEBT and its Members and Provisional Members to claims of alleged biopiracy. The requirements listed in this procedure form part of the membership obligations of UEBT (GOV25 - Membership Conditions and Obligations for Trading Members).

  • Document type: Policy

  • Date: 2010

 
 
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