Springer - Plant Genetic Resources: Patents and Biopartnerships

This book explores the complex relationship between plant genetic resources and the legal frameworks governing them. As the world enters a new biotechnological era, the ability to access these resources while complying with the Convention on Biological Diversity depends on a careful balance of rights and duties among states and stakeholders. Through a detailed examination of patents and sui generis systems, the text addresses the gap between the global partnership goals set during the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development and the current reality. It offers a deep look into how clear, fair, ethical, and equitable biopartnerships can help bridge this gap. This is an essential resource for those studying environmental and natural resources law, looking to understand how to achieve true global cooperation in biotechnology and resource management.