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Peru and Ethiopia team up to defend biodiversity

Scientists and farmers from Peru and Ethiopia will defend agrobiodiversity through the exchange of scientific and traditional knowledge.

NEWS | 16 October 2009 | ES

Revised laws 'could promote biopiracy' in Peru

Peru has modified its intellectual property laws to bolster a trade deal with the US — but critics say the move could encourage biopiracy.

NEWS | 19 February 2009 | EN | ES

Peruvian region outlaws biopiracy

The region of Cusco in Peru has enacted a law banning the use and patenting of natural resources without local permission.

NEWS | 21 January 2009 | EN | ES

Ecuadorian scientists reject new patent rule

Ecuadorian researchers disagree with an article in the new constitution that bans patenting products related to the country's biodiversity.

NEWS | 1 October 2008 | ES

UN roadmap paves way for curbing biopiracy

Following the UN biodiversity conference, countries have agreed a roadmap to negotiate the access and sharing of genetic resources.

NEWS | 13 June 2008 | EN | 中文

South Asia News in brief: 1–15 March 2008

A round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.

NEWS | 20 March 2008 | EN

Sub-Saharan Africa news in brief: 25 Feb–12 Mar 2008

A round up of news from or about Sub-Saharan Africa for the period 25 February–12 March 2008.

NEWS | 13 March 2008 | EN

Indian law 'strangling' biodiversity research

India's sample-sharing laws are hindering biodiversity research and taxonomy in the country, say a group of botanists.

NEWS | 5 February 2008 | EN

WIPO recognises developing world rights

The World Intellectual Property Organization has adopted a fresh agenda that recognises the rights and needs of developing countries.

NEWS | 4 October 2007 | EN | 中文

Ownership squabbles 'hindering' conservation

Arguments over ownership of animal genetic resources are delaying vital conservation efforts, say experts.

NEWS | 7 September 2007 | EN

Developing nations 'need genetic resources rules'

Developing countries should create legislation on indigenous genetic resources or risk losing out to developed nations, say experts.

NEWS | 6 September 2007 | EN | 中文

Scientists search for new microbes in Mongolia

Japanese and Mongolian researchers have returned from an expedition searching for novel microorganisms in extreme environments.

NEWS | 29 August 2007 | EN

Scientists threaten strike over jailing of primatologist

The jailing of a primatologist in Brazil has led to an outcry that biopiracy measures are stifling science in the tropics.

NEWS | 10 August 2007 | EN | 中文

Kenya signs deal to exploit microbial goldmine

Kenya has formed a partnership with a biotechnology company to find and develop microbial enzymes with industrial applications.

NEWS | 5 July 2007 | EN

Peru creates online biodiversity register

Peru has created an online public register for research on the country's biodiversity.

NEWS | 20 March 2007 | EN | ES

New system to boost biodiversity access in Brazil

Brazil has launched a new system to speed up licensing for the collection of biological material in scientific research.

NEWS | 12 March 2007 | EN | ES

Botanical gardens not just 'pretty places'

A report released today urges more support for botanical gardens because of the contributions they make to sustainable development.

NEWS | 20 April 2006 | EN

African 'biopiracy' debate heats up

The debate over how communities can share the benefits of research based on Africa's biodiversity is heating up.

NEWS | 2 February 2006 | EN | 中文

Indian scientist denies accusation of biopiracy

An Indian scientist accused of giving valuable plants owned by his former university to the private company that now employs him has denied any wrongdoing.

NEWS | 24 January 2006 | EN

Funding crisis hits Costa Rican biodiversity institute

Costa Rica's most ambitious biodiversity conservation programme is threatened by severe funding shortages and could need millions of dollars to secure its future.

NEWS | 7 October 2005 | EN