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Ad Hoc Technical Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing for Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
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Code
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NRD-802
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Legal Framework
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Origin
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The Working Group was established by the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture at its 13th Session in July 2011.
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Purpose
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The Working Group shall:
- identify relevant distinctive features of the different sectors and sub-sectors of genetic resources for food and agriculture requiring distinctive solutions;
- taking into account the relevant distinctive features identified, develop options to guide and assist countries, upon their request, in developing legislative, administrative and policy measures that accommodate these features; and
- analyze, as appropriate, possible modalities for addressing access and benefit-sharing for genetic resources for food and agriculture, taking into account the full range of options, including those presented in the Nagoya Protocol.
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Number of Members
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27
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List of Members
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- Australia
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Brazil
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Chile
- Cook Islands
- Ecuador
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- Guyana
- Indonesia
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
- Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Lebanon
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Paraguay
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- Switzerland
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tunisia
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Yemen
- Zambia
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Document symbol
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CGRFA/WG-ABS
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Previous Sessions and documents
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View documents of the Ad Hoc Technical Working Group
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Contact information/email
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Linda.Collette@fao.org
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First Session
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September 2012
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Pattern of sessions
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2012
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Remarks
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Subsidiary Body of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
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