Governing Biodiversity in Brazil: Effectiveness and Inclusiveness in Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing: Effectiveness and Inclusiveness in Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing

This thesis analyzes the effectiveness and inclusiveness of access to genetic resources and benefit sharing (ABS) governance in Brazil. It is an in-depth, qualitative-quantitative case study based on semi-structured interviews with diverse stakeholders, as well as an extensive documentary base and public records data on benefit sharing. The study empirically demonstrates the political and institutional conditions necessary for the implementation of ABS governance. The results indicate that ABS regulation does not necessarily mean a barrier to the development of scientific activities and businesses based on genetic resources. It also points to the importance of political will and institutional capacities for effective and efficient regulation. Finally, it argues that inclusiveness should be promoted beyond formal participation mechanisms, as ABS governance is marked by severe power asymmetries and tends to reproduce structural inequalities that have historically marginalized holders of traditional knowledge.
xvi, 231 pages

Permalinks
URN: urn:nbn:de:hbz:6-59898488322 
DOI: 10.17879/59898486456 

ISBN
978-3-8405-0320-7

Language
English