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Introduction
Following an intergovernmental decision taken under the auspices of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the UK, in common with the other 192 Parties to the treaty, is requested to “establish a national focal point and one or more competent national authorities , as appropriate, to be responsible for access and benefit-sharing arrangements or to provide information on such arrangements within its jurisdiction”.
- Introduction and context (PDF 225 KB)
- Legal summary (PDF 325 KB)
Contact us
National Focal Point on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing
Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
International Biodiversity Policy Unit
Nobel House, Area 3B
17 Smith Square
London SW1P 3JR, UK.Telephone: +44 (0) 207 238 6813
Fax: +44 (0) 207 238 3120
E-mail: julian.jackson@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Page last modified:
29 July 2010
Page published: 16 September 2009