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OverviewAccess to genetic resources and Benefit Sharing (ABS) has been promoted under the Convention on Biological Diversity, with the aim of combining biodiversity conservation goals with economic development. However, as this book shows, since its inception in 1992, implementation has encountered multiple challenges and obstacles. This is particularly so in the marine environment, where interest in genetic resources for pharmaceuticals and nutrients has increased. This is partly because of the lack of clarity of terminology, but also because of the terms of the comprehensive law of the sea (UNCLOS) and transboundary issues of delineating ownership of marine resources. The author explains and compares relevant provisions and concepts under ABS and the law of the sea taking access, benefit sharing, monitoring, compliance, and dispute settlement into consideration. He also provides an overview of the implementation status of ABS-relevant measures in user states and identifies successful ABS transactions. A key unique feature of the book is to illustrate how biological databases can serve as the central scientific infrastructure to implement the global multilateral benefit sharing mechanism, proposed by the Nagoya Protocol. The research for this book was supported by both the Bremen International Graduate School for Marine Sciences (GLOMAR) and the International Research Training Group INTERCOAST – Integrated Coastal Zone and Shelf-Sea Research. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bevis FedderPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.590kg ISBN: 9780415830553ISBN 10: 0415830559 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 15 May 2013 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Factual Background 3. Access and Benefits Sharing in the Marine Realm 4. Weak Points of the Access and Benefits Sharing Regime 5. Biological Databases for Improving the ABS System 6. ConclusionsReviews"""This text provides all types of stakeholders – those who have a vested interest in a fair and sustainable access and benefit regime for the exploitation of marine genetic resources – with a valuable legal and biological perspective."" – Roland J. Rogers, Marine Scientist" This text provides all types of stakeholders - those who have a vested interest in a fair and sustainable access and benefit regime for the exploitation of marine genetic resources - with a valuable legal and biological perspective. - Roland J. Rogers, Marine Scientist ""This text provides all types of stakeholders – those who have a vested interest in a fair and sustainable access and benefit regime for the exploitation of marine genetic resources – with a valuable legal and biological perspective."" – Roland J. Rogers, Marine Scientist Author InformationBevis Fedder is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the International Research Training Group INTERCOAST – Integrated Coastal Zone and Shelf-Sea Research at the University of Bremen, Germany. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |