Exploring Benefit-Sharing from the Lab to the Land (Part 1): Agricultural Research and Development in the Context of Conservation and Sustainable Use

Elsa Tsioumani

Research output: Working paper

Abstract

This paper explores the use and application of benefit-sharing arising out of the use of genetic resources for food and agriculture for research and development purposes, which is regulated mainly at the inter-State level, in light of equity considerations. It then explores benefit-sharing in relation to IPRs and farmers’ rights, in particular the rights to use, save and exchange seeds, which are regulated at both the inter- and intra-State (domestic) levels. The paper concludes by delineating a research agenda, based on the inter-linkages of international law related to land, food and agriculture.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherBENELEX
Number of pages48
Publication statusPublished - 14 Nov 2014

Publication series

NameBENELEX Working Papers
No.4
NameEdinburgh Law School Working Papers
No.2014/44

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • benefit-sharing
  • equity
  • agricultural development
  • farmers' rights
  • genetic resources
  • food
  • intellectual property
  • land

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