Some say, access and benefit-sharing (ABS) is complicated issue and ABS-compliant biotrade value chains even more so. We do not think so. Nevertheless, for a full comprehension of the ABS “universe” there are some important components, terms and requirements to understand:
- The ABS Mechanism, its elements and how they interrelate
- The role ABS plays or can potentially play in biotrade value chains
- The role and benefits of ABS-related stakeholders
- Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources (DSI)
- Specific issues that impact the feasibility of ABS, including Agriculture, Intellectual Property Rights and ABS, Marine Bioprospecting, Traditional Knowledge and Local Providers