Open AccessConservation Policy: Helping or hindering science to unlock properties of plants and fungi
Author(s) -
Williams China,
Walsh Alexandra,
Vaglica Valentina,
Sirakaya Aysegül,
Silva Manuela,
Dalle Gemedo,
Winterton Deborah,
Annecke Wendy,
Smith Paul,
Kersey Paul J.,
Way Michael,
Antonelli Alexandre,
Cowell Carly
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
plants, people, planet
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2572-2611
DOI - 10.1002/ppp3.10139
Subject(s) - convention on biological diversity , business , misappropriation , transparency (behavior) , legislation , cites , environmental planning , environmental resource management , sustainability , natural resource , political science , biodiversity , public relations , geography , economics , ecology , law , biology
Biodiversity loss is happening at an unprecedented rate. Understanding and protecting biodiversity has never been more urgent, and scientific research is key to this. Fair and transparent access and benefit sharing policies enable research to take place, whilst supporting sustainable livelihoods of communities and ensuring benefits are shared. Current national legislation has been unevenly implemented and, in this article, we recommend frameworks be developed to standardize the provision and use of genetic resources for non‐commercial research.