Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Nagoya Protocol addresses traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources with provisions on access, benefit-sharing and compliance.
2.Nagoya Protocol addresses genetic resources where indigenous and local communities have the established right to grant access to them.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The Nagoya Protocol addresses traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources with provisions on access, benefit-sharing and compliance.
- It also addresses genetic resources where indigenous and local communities have the established right to grant access to them.
- Contracting Parties are to take measures to ensure these communities’ prior informed consent, and fair and equitable benefit-sharing, keeping in mind community laws and procedures as well as customary use and exchange.
Source: FORUMIAS
