ABS and Nagoya Protocol - Revision history

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	*Access and Benefit Sharing Information Forum (note that this is a work in progress, developed by Natural History Museum London, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh): http://nagoyaprotocol.myspecies.info/		*Access and Benefit Sharing Information Forum (note that this is a work in progress, developed by Natural History Museum London, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh): http://nagoyaprotocol.myspecies.info/

			*Step by Step guide "How to do Nagoya Protocol": https://nagoyaprotocol-hub.de/how-to-do-nagoya/

			*Navigation COP16's digital sequence information outcomes - What researchers need to do (Muñoz-García, M. & Scholz, A.H., 2025): https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/usbYFkRqTE6rwQJq5ExAVw

	*Botanic Garden principles: https://www.bgci.org/resources/article/0007/		*Botanic Garden principles: https://www.bgci.org/resources/article/0007/

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	*Mediterranean Science Commission: http://www.ciesm.org/forums/index.php?post/2013/03/14/CIESM-Charter-on-ABS		*Mediterranean Science Commission: http://www.ciesm.org/forums/index.php?post/2013/03/14/CIESM-Charter-on-ABS

			*Nagoya Protocol HuB: https://nagoyaprotocol-hub.de/

	*PATGEN: https://www.prp.unicamp.br/patgen/		*PATGEN: https://www.prp.unicamp.br/patgen/

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	=GGBN Document Library as an ABS Resource=		=GGBN Document Library as an ABS Resource=
	The [https://library.ggbn.org GGBN Document Library] curates resources pertaining to ABS and the Nagoya Protocol, including Codes of Conduct, Best Practices and use cases. To obtain an account or ask for help with finding a specific resource, contact '''library@ggbn.org'''		The [https://library.ggbn.org GGBN Document Library] curates resources pertaining to ABS and the Nagoya Protocol, including Codes of Conduct, Best Practices and use cases. To obtain an account or ask for help with finding a specific resource, contact '''library@ggbn.org'''

			[[Category:Protocols]]

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	=GGBN Document Library as an ABS Resource=		=GGBN Document Library as an ABS Resource=
	The GGBN Document Library curates resources pertaining to ABS and the Nagoya Protocol, including Codes of Conduct, Best Practices and use cases. To obtain an account or ask for help with finding a specific resource, contact '''library@ggbn.org'''		The [https://library.ggbn.org GGBN Document Library] curates resources pertaining to ABS and the Nagoya Protocol, including Codes of Conduct, Best Practices and use cases. To obtain an account or ask for help with finding a specific resource, contact '''library@ggbn.org'''

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Nagoya Protocol

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	Open access to biodiversity research data and corresponding specimens in repositories is vital for basic, non-commercial biological science and essential to support the objectives of the CBD. GGBN Member institutions commit themselves to acquiring, using and managing genetic resources in compliance with international conventions and national laws and regulations. Accordingly, GGBN has developed Material Transfer Agreements, Code of Conduct, and Best Practice guidance documents for Members’ use. It is recommended that GGBN Members provide information on the provenance of samples when providing or transferring material (this may be required under national law, as in all EU Member States). Downstream monitoring and tracking of utilised genetic resources is a recognized challenge that must be met. In response to this challenge, GGBN has developed a permit vocabulary as part of the GGBN Data Standard that helps to standardize the tracking of permit information associated with genetic resource records across GGBN Member institutions and beyond. By 2020 it is mandatory that all GGBN Member institutions providing data to the GGBN Data Portal link associated information on permits and compliance agreements to specimens collected on or after 12 October 2014.		Open access to biodiversity research data and corresponding specimens in repositories is vital for basic, non-commercial biological science and essential to support the objectives of the CBD. GGBN Member institutions commit themselves to acquiring, using and managing genetic resources in compliance with international conventions and national laws and regulations. Accordingly, GGBN has developed Material Transfer Agreements, Code of Conduct, and Best Practice guidance documents for Members’ use. It is recommended that GGBN Members provide information on the provenance of samples when providing or transferring material (this may be required under national law, as in all EU Member States). Downstream monitoring and tracking of utilised genetic resources is a recognized challenge that must be met. In response to this challenge, GGBN has developed a permit vocabulary as part of the GGBN Data Standard that helps to standardize the tracking of permit information associated with genetic resource records across GGBN Member institutions and beyond. By 2020 it is mandatory that all GGBN Member institutions providing data to the GGBN Data Portal link associated information on permits and compliance agreements to specimens collected on or after 12 October 2014.

	See the [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/SbIq7Y8xSDephsWxKTo6uA GGBN Access and Benefit Sharing Fact Sheet and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions] for further background ~~and answers to frequently asked questions~~.		See the [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/SbIq7Y8xSDephsWxKTo6uA GGBN Access and Benefit Sharing Fact Sheet and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions] for further background.

	=Guidance for Curators=		=Guidance for Curators=

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Nagoya Protocol

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	Open access to biodiversity research data and corresponding specimens in repositories is vital for basic, non-commercial biological science and essential to support the objectives of the CBD. GGBN Member institutions commit themselves to acquiring, using and managing genetic resources in compliance with international conventions and national laws and regulations. Accordingly, GGBN has developed Material Transfer Agreements, Code of Conduct, and Best Practice guidance documents for Members’ use. It is recommended that GGBN Members provide information on the provenance of samples when providing or transferring material (this may be required under national law, as in all EU Member States). Downstream monitoring and tracking of utilised genetic resources is a recognized challenge that must be met. In response to this challenge, GGBN has developed a permit vocabulary as part of the GGBN Data Standard that helps to standardize the tracking of permit information associated with genetic resource records across GGBN Member institutions and beyond. By 2020 it is mandatory that all GGBN Member institutions providing data to the GGBN Data Portal link associated information on permits and compliance agreements to specimens collected on or after 12 October 2014.		Open access to biodiversity research data and corresponding specimens in repositories is vital for basic, non-commercial biological science and essential to support the objectives of the CBD. GGBN Member institutions commit themselves to acquiring, using and managing genetic resources in compliance with international conventions and national laws and regulations. Accordingly, GGBN has developed Material Transfer Agreements, Code of Conduct, and Best Practice guidance documents for Members’ use. It is recommended that GGBN Members provide information on the provenance of samples when providing or transferring material (this may be required under national law, as in all EU Member States). Downstream monitoring and tracking of utilised genetic resources is a recognized challenge that must be met. In response to this challenge, GGBN has developed a permit vocabulary as part of the GGBN Data Standard that helps to standardize the tracking of permit information associated with genetic resource records across GGBN Member institutions and beyond. By 2020 it is mandatory that all GGBN Member institutions providing data to the GGBN Data Portal link associated information on permits and compliance agreements to specimens collected on or after 12 October 2014.

	See the [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/SbIq7Y8xSDephsWxKTo6uA ~~ABS Fact Sheet and FAQ~~ GGBN Access and Benefit Sharing Fact Sheet and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions] for further background and answers to frequently asked questions.		See the [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/SbIq7Y8xSDephsWxKTo6uA GGBN Access and Benefit Sharing Fact Sheet and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions] for further background and answers to frequently asked questions.

	=Guidance for Curators=		=Guidance for Curators=

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Guidance for Researchers

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	**National ABS Focal points for both parties and non-parties to the Nagoya Protocol can be contacted for help with obtaining collecting permits. [https://absch.cbd.int/search/nationalRecords?schema=focalPoint Focal points] for each country can be found on the ABS Clearing-House. Note that not all countries have a focal point in place. It must be noted that this applies to collecting samples in any country, not just parties to the Nagoya Protocol.		**National ABS Focal points for both parties and non-parties to the Nagoya Protocol can be contacted for help with obtaining collecting permits. [https://absch.cbd.int/search/nationalRecords?schema=focalPoint Focal points] for each country can be found on the ABS Clearing-House. Note that not all countries have a focal point in place. It must be noted that this applies to collecting samples in any country, not just parties to the Nagoya Protocol.
	*When requesting use of samples from a GGBN member, review and understand all legal or rights information associated with the sample before signing a Material Transfer or Loan agreement.		*When requesting use of samples from a GGBN member, review and understand all legal or rights information associated with the sample before signing a Material Transfer or Loan agreement.
	*Be proactive about benefit sharing opportunities with sample providers when conducting research projects and publishing results.		*Be proactive about benefit sharing opportunities with sample providers when conducting research projects and publishing results. For a list of possible monetary and non-monetary benefits, see GGBN's [https://wiki.ggbn.org/ggbn/ABS_Fact_Sheet_and_Answers_to_Frequently_Asked_Questions ABS Fact Sheet and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on ABS].
	*Cite voucher information associated with the genetic samples used for research in publications.		*Cite voucher information associated with the genetic samples used for research in publications.

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	*When collecting new samples in the field, obtain Prior Informed Consent and establish Mutually Agreed Terms if required by national law (e.g. PIC might be granted by the national or state government or by local communities, MAT might be negotiated with the relevant government contact or with communities or scientific partners).		*When collecting new samples in the field, obtain Prior Informed Consent and establish Mutually Agreed Terms if required by national law (e.g. PIC might be granted by the national or state government or by local communities, MAT might be negotiated with the relevant government contact or with communities or scientific partners).
	**The providing country's Competent National Authority (CNA) will issue a permit or its equivalent to the user, or may issue evidence that the user obtained PIC as required (e.g. from local communities). (Note: other non-ABS permits may still be necessary!). Any collection permits etc. might need to be secured as usual.		**The providing country's Competent National Authority (CNA) will issue a permit or its equivalent to the user, or may issue evidence that the user obtained PIC as required (e.g. from local communities). (Note: other non-ABS permits may still be necessary!). Any collection permits etc. might need to be secured as usual.
	**National ABS Focal points for both parties and non-parties to the Nagoya Protocol can be contacted for help with obtaining collecting permits. ~~Focal points for each country can be found on the ABS Clearing-House at~~ https://absch.cbd.int/search/nationalRecords?schema=focalPoint. Note that not all countries have a focal point in place. It must be noted that this applies to collecting samples in any country, not just parties to the Nagoya Protocol.		**National ABS Focal points for both parties and non-parties to the Nagoya Protocol can be contacted for help with obtaining collecting permits. [https://absch.cbd.int/search/nationalRecords?schema=focalPoint Focal points] for each country can be found on the ABS Clearing-House. Note that not all countries have a focal point in place. It must be noted that this applies to collecting samples in any country, not just parties to the Nagoya Protocol.
	*When requesting use of samples from a GGBN member, review and understand all legal or rights information associated with the sample before signing a Material Transfer or Loan agreement.		*When requesting use of samples from a GGBN member, review and understand all legal or rights information associated with the sample before signing a Material Transfer or Loan agreement.
	*Be proactive about benefit sharing opportunities with sample providers when conducting research projects and publishing results.		*Be proactive about benefit sharing opportunities with sample providers when conducting research projects and publishing results.
	*Cite voucher information associated with the genetic samples used for research in publications.		*Cite voucher information associated with the genetic samples used for research in publications.

	=Other Codes of Conduct, Best Practices and Learning Tools=		=Other Codes of Conduct, Best Practices and Learning Tools=

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	*Cite voucher information associated with the genetic samples used for research in publications.		*Cite voucher information associated with the genetic samples used for research in publications.

	==Other Codes of Conduct, Best Practices and Learning Tools==		=Other Codes of Conduct, Best Practices and Learning Tools=

	*Access and Benefit Sharing Information Forum (note that this is a work in progress, developed by Natural History Museum London, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh): http://nagoyaprotocol.myspecies.info/		*Access and Benefit Sharing Information Forum (note that this is a work in progress, developed by Natural History Museum London, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh): http://nagoyaprotocol.myspecies.info/
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	*And many others – coming soon, see https://www.cbd.int/abs/instruments/		*And many others – coming soon, see https://www.cbd.int/abs/instruments/

			=GGBN Document Library as an ABS Resource=
			The GGBN Document Library curates resources pertaining to ABS and the Nagoya Protocol, including Codes of Conduct, Best Practices and use cases. To obtain an account or ask for help with finding a specific resource, contact '''library@ggbn.org'''

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	=Guidance for Curators=		=Guidance for Curators=
	*Use GGBN's Code of Conduct and Best Practice for Access and Benefit Sharing as a guide for meeting the requirements of the Nagoya Protocol		*Use GGBN's [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/UM5JietQR9aevtYDymHbjw Code of Conduct] and [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/AyZENG2hSMmXH0KFPz5yfg Best Practice for Access and Benefit Sharing] as a guide for meeting the requirements of the Nagoya Protocol
			*Use [https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/BW3F3qiiT8W9S3qeTwMMww GGBN Example Material Transfer Agreements] as a guide for negotiating Mutually Agreed Terms between parties (i.e. sample users and/or custodians and sample providers)
	*Track all associated legal or rights information (e.g. Prior Informed Consent, Mutually Agreed Terms, Permits) within your database of record and review all requests for use to ensure compliance with this information		*Track all associated legal or rights information (e.g. Prior Informed Consent, Mutually Agreed Terms, Permits) within your database of record and review all requests for use to ensure compliance with this information
	*Publish genetic collections data using the mandatory GGBN permit fields		*Publish genetic collections data using the [https://wiki.ggbn.org/ggbn/Mandatory_and_recommended_fields_for_sharing_data_with_GGBN mandatory GGBN permit fields]

	==~~GGBN Guidance on Access~~ and ~~Benefit Sharing==~~		=Guidance for Researchers=
	*~~[https~~:~~//library~~.~~ggbn~~.~~org/share/s/AyZENG2hSMmXH0KFPz5yfg Best Practice~~ for ~~Access~~ and ~~Benefit~~-~~Sharing]~~		*When collecting new samples in the field, obtain Prior Informed Consent and establish Mutually Agreed Terms if required by national law (e.g. PIC might be granted by the national or state government or by local communities, MAT might be negotiated with the relevant government contact or with communities or scientific partners).
	*[https://~~library~~.~~ggbn~~.~~org~~/~~share~~/~~s/UM5JietQR9aevtYDymHbjw Code~~ of ~~Conduct]~~		**The providing country's Competent National Authority (CNA) will issue a permit or its equivalent to the user, or may issue evidence that the user obtained PIC as required (e.g. from local communities). (Note: other non-ABS permits may still be necessary!). Any collection permits etc. might need to be secured as usual.
	*~~[https://library.ggbn~~.~~org/share/s/2IFqqsirQ9qRziTeA7PNOg ABS Survey Results]~~		**National ABS Focal points for both parties and non-parties to the Nagoya Protocol can be contacted for help with obtaining collecting permits. Focal points for each country can be found on the ABS Clearing-House at https://absch.cbd.int/search/nationalRecords?schema=focalPoint. Note that not all countries have a focal point in place. It must be noted that this applies to collecting samples in any country, not just parties to the Nagoya Protocol.
	*~~[[ABS Fact Sheet and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions]]~~		*When requesting use of samples from a GGBN member, review and understand all legal or rights information associated with the sample before signing a Material Transfer or Loan agreement.
			*Be proactive about benefit sharing opportunities with sample providers when conducting research projects and publishing results.
			*Cite voucher information associated with the genetic samples used for research in publications.

	==~~GGBN Example Material Transfer Agreements~~==		==Other Codes of Conduct, Best Practices and Learning Tools==
	*[https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/BW3F3qiiT8W9S3qeTwMMww Standard Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)]

			*Access and Benefit Sharing Information Forum (note that this is a work in progress, developed by Natural History Museum London, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh): http://nagoyaprotocol.myspecies.info/

			*Botanic Garden principles: https://www.bgci.org/resources/article/0007/

	~~==Other Resources for Access and Benefit Sharing==~~		*Botanic Gardens Conservation International Learning tool: http://www.bgci.org/policy/abs_learning/
	*~~[https~~:~~//library.ggbn.org/share/s/xXCQmB8PQkqf55dDDlBbbw Barker K 2017, Supporting GGBN Member Compliance on ABS]~~
	*[https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/16hfwxmfSzCUYhE4HxFnCA Da Silva M, 2018, ABS Brazilian Legislation]
	*[https://~~library~~.~~ggbn~~.org/~~share~~/s/~~aZHbH4ykQ0aVps7YFs2vZA Löhne C, 2016, Access and Benefit Sharing, Introduction to the Concept, its Implementation and Relevance to Genomic Collections and Researchers in Europe]~~
	*[https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/KnnZ7KZqRW2YyGODib5-Xg Davis K, Holanda P, Lyal C, Da Silva M and Fontes E, 2016, Implementation of Nagoya Protocol Dialogue between Brazil and the EU]
	*[https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/EhZdr4qFQsiP3vpf_EhI7w Barker K, Davis K, Da Silva M, Desmeth P, Droege G, Fulcher T, Seberg O, Zimkus B, 2018, GGBN Conference ABS workshop Report: Tracking Information on Use of Genetic Samples]
	*[https://library.ggbn.org/share/s/YVFtgVtcQ5iDoiN0QabrwQ Rohden F, et al. 2020, Combined study on digital sequence information in public and private databases and traceability]

	~~==GGBN's views~~ on ~~Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources==~~		*CETAF Code of Conduct and Best Practices (May 2014): http://cetaf.org/sites/default/files/final_cetaf_abs_coc.pdf
	*[https://~~library~~.~~ggbn~~.org/~~share~~/s/~~RWfhVdVKSriNmj8MPvG8qw September 2017 Letter to~~ the ~~Convention~~ on ~~Biological Diversity]~~
	*[https://~~library~~.~~ggbn~~.~~org~~/~~share~~/s/~~EC6BeMCbQmuHNtSnxiZKLA June 2018 Joint Stakeholder Statement on Digital Sequence Information]~~		*FIOCRUZ: https://portal.fiocruz.br/en/content/access-genetic-resources-and-associated-traditional-knowledge

			*MOSAICC (now being superseded by TRUST, see below): http://bccm.belspo.be/projects/trust

			*MIRRI (in development): http://www.mirri.org/fileadmin/mirri/media/Dokumente/generalDocs/MIRRI_ABS_Manual_web.pdf (May 2016)

			*Mediterranean Science Commission: http://www.ciesm.org/forums/index.php?post/2013/03/14/CIESM-Charter-on-ABS

			*PATGEN: https://www.prp.unicamp.br/patgen/

			*International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations: http://www.ifpma.org/resource-centre/ifpma-code-of-practice/

			*International Plant Exchange Network (2003): https://www.bgci.org/files/ABS/IPEN/conduct.pdf

			*Implementing Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) and Ensuring Academic Non-Commercial Research for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity: http://www.icsu.org/latin-america-caribbean/what-we-do/priority-areas/biodiversity/access-benefit-sharing/ICSUROLACABSsummary_Eng.pdf

			*Access and Benefit-Sharing In Latin America and the Caribbean. A Science-Policy Dialogue for Academic Research: http://www.icsu.org/latin-america-caribbean/what-we-do/priority-areas/biodiversity/access-benefit-sharing/ICSUROLACABSINLAC_English.pdf?bcsi_scan_2687365ababd2c82=0&bcsi_scan_filename=ICSUROLACABSINLAC_English.pdf

			*Report of the ABS BONN Workshop on Access and Benefit Sharing: Benefit Sharing from Academic Research: https://tinyurl.com/Bonn-workshop

			*Swiss Academy of Sciences on Access & Benefit Sharing: https://naturwissenschaften.ch/organisations/biodiversity/abs

			*World Federation of Culture Collections: Transparent Users-Friendly System of Transfer (full extended version): http://bccm.belspo.be/documents/files/projects/trust/trust-march-2016.pdf

			*World Federation of Culture Collections: Transparent Users-Friendly System of Transfer (abbreviated version): http://bccm.belspo.be/documents/files/projects/trust/trust-handbook-march-2016.pdf

			*And many others – coming soon, see https://www.cbd.int/abs/instruments/