Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge: Legislative Aspects of Protection and Access

Authors

  • Rosemary de Sampaio Godinho Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)
  • Maurício Jorge Pereira da Mota Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/dma.v31i0.33700

Keywords:

access, associated traditional knowledge, genetic resources

Abstract

The access to the genetic resources and to associated traditional knowledge in Brazil is regulated by the Provisional Law 2.186-16/01. The provisional nature of the legislation has remained for more than ten years, and there is not any prediction for a final definitive law. The Genetic Heritage Management Council (CGEN) created by the Provisional Law was initially the unique body responsible for the analysis and issue of licenses for access and collection of all natural heritage and its associated knowledge. This centralization has generated several difficulties for issuing such licenses. The goal of this work is to show how CGEN handles its skills, to offer more readiness to access its components, avoiding usual law impediments. After introducing the main organisms involved, we will analyze mechanisms applied by CGEN to improve the procedures connected with the genetic resources access and the traditional knowledge. In this sense we will adopt a qualifying methodology, surveying the main public organisms web sites, as well as reviewing the bibliography available.

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Published

2014-08-29

How to Cite

Godinho, R. de S., & Mota, M. J. P. da. (2014). Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge: Legislative Aspects of Protection and Access. Desenvolvimento E Meio Ambiente, 31. https://doi.org/10.5380/dma.v31i0.33700

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Vol. 31 (2014)

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