The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity entered into force in 2014 and establishes the mechanisms for fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources. The Nagoya Protocol creates enforcement provisions for user and provider…
Type: Instruments
Entered into force in 2003, the Cartagena Protocol establishes an international regulatory framework applicable to the transboundary movement of all living modified organisms (LMOs) that may have an adverse effect on biodiversity. Additionally the protocol creates a framework for carrying out scientifically sound risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential adverse effects of LMOs on…
Type: Instruments
The formal name is the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction. Article I of the Convention each party agrees to “never develop, produce, stockpile, or otherwise acquire or retain … microbial or other biological agents, or toxins whatever their origin or method of production, of types…
Type: Instruments
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Entering into force in 1986, the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident applies in the event of any accident involving facilities or activities of a State Party which a release of radioactive material occurs or is likely to occur and which has resulted in or may result in an international transboundary release that could be of radiological safety significance for another State.…
Type: Instruments
The Convention of Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency obligates State Parties to cooperate between themselves and with the International Atomic Energy Agency to facilitate prompt assistance in the event of a nuclear accident or radiological emergency to minimize its consequences and to protect life, property and the environment from the effects of radioactive…
Type: Instruments
Report of the G20 High Level Independent Panel (June 2021),
Type: Reports
The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (2021)
Type: Reports
Type: Biosafety Materials
The Rockefeller Foundation (June 2021),
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