Effective implementation of the regime for access to and benefit-sharing of traditional knowledge in Peru in accordance with the Nagoya Protocol

Strengthen national capacities for the effective implementation of access to genetic resources (AGR) and traditional knowledge (TK) regimes in accordance with the Nagoya Protocol, and contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and human well-being in the country.

Start:

March 7, 2018

Culmination:

December 31, 2022

Financing

US$ 2,190,000

Role of Profonanpe:

Administrator

Entities
contributors:

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Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Partnership for international cooperation in which 183 countries work together with international institutions, civil society organizations and the private sector to address global environmental problems.

Entities
implementing agencies:

minam

MINAM

The Ministry of the Environment promotes the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, the enhancement of biological diversity and environmental quality for the benefit of people and the environment

Location:

National scope

The project aims to ensure that the Nagoya Protocol is effectively implemented throughout Peruvian territory.

Partners/Allies in the territory:

Multiple beneficiaries

  • Researchers and academics
  • Entrepreneurs who gain access for the development of products with commercial potential in different areas.
  • Indigenous peoples, who act as providers of traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources.
  • Public officials from the involved authorities (MINAM, SERFOR, INIA, PRODUCE, SERNANP)

More achievements
important to date

Inter-institutional articulation for the formation of the National ABS Mechanism between SERFOR, INIA, PRODUCE, SERNANP, MINAM and INDECOPI, based on the generation of technical agreements, construction of unified criteria, articulation and treatment of case studies.

Improvement of citizen-oriented processes, starting with reducing the time to obtain investigation authorizations to 60 days (the new regulation establishes that it should be between 30 and 90 days).

Peru has obtained Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance (CCRII) from SERFOR, PRODUCE, and INIA. These documents ensure compliance with national regulations, prior informed consent, and mutually agreed-upon conditions for benefit-sharing arising from the use of genetic resources. Peru ranks 5th out of 138 countries worldwide in issuing these certificates.

Strengthened verification points (National Commission against Biopiracy and INDECOPI).

Record of collective knowledge associated with genetic resources in native and peasant communities, compiled in 6 intercultural guides translated into Quechua, Awajún, Aymara and Ashaninka.

Identification of more than 100 species with R&D potential.

New regulatory framework for access to genetic resources, which allows for the implementation of unified criteria and procedures.

Facilitating access to information, with improvements to the Gener Perú website, which has over 10,000 views.

Development of a communication strategy, with more than 200 media impacts, and a greater presence on social networks.

Awareness-raising on the Nagoya Protocol, with indigenous participation of 1614 people, 87 face-to-face events and 35 virtual events.

Implementation of the Intercultural Training Program "We are heritage that builds the future", in which 8 Indigenous Peoples participated, 176 people trained, 73 Indigenous women and 16 regions.

18 workshops on "The ABCs of ABS" nationwide, to share an experience with children, teenagers and women about the importance of ABS.

5 contracts for commercial purposes for species cultivated by INIA.

4. Contracts for commercial purposes with CCRI.

3 Contracts signed with 2 Peruvian universities (UPCH and UNAJMA).

1 Contract for commercial purposes for wild species in the process of negotiation with SERFOR.

Inter-institutional articulation for the formation of the National ABS Mechanism between SERFOR, INIA, PRODUCE, SERNANP, MINAM and INDECOPI, based on the generation of technical agreements, construction of unified criteria, articulation and treatment of case studies.

Improvement of citizen-oriented processes, starting with reducing the time to obtain investigation authorizations to 60 days (the new regulation establishes that it should be between 30 and 90 days).

Peru has obtained Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance (CCRII) from SERFOR, PRODUCE, and INIA. These documents ensure compliance with national regulations, prior informed consent, and mutually agreed-upon conditions for benefit-sharing arising from the use of genetic resources. Peru ranks 5th out of 138 countries worldwide in issuing these certificates.

Strengthened verification points (National Commission against Biopiracy and INDECOPI).

Record of collective knowledge associated with genetic resources in native and peasant communities, compiled in 6 intercultural guides translated into Quechua, Awajún, Aymara and Ashaninka.

Identification of more than 100 species with R&D potential.

New regulatory framework for access to genetic resources, which allows for the implementation of unified criteria and procedures.

Facilitating access to information, with improvements to the Gener Perú website, which has over 10,000 views.

Development of a communication strategy, with more than 200 media impacts, and a greater presence on social networks.

Awareness-raising on the Nagoya Protocol, with indigenous participation of 1614 people, 87 face-to-face events and 35 virtual events.

Implementation of the Intercultural Training Program "We are heritage that builds the future", in which 8 Indigenous Peoples participated, 176 people trained, 73 Indigenous women and 16 regions.

18 workshops on "The ABCs of ABS" nationwide, to share an experience with children, teenagers and women about the importance of ABS.

5 contracts for commercial purposes for species cultivated by INIA.

4. Contracts for commercial purposes with CCRI.

3 Contracts signed with 2 Peruvian universities (UPCH and UNAJMA).

1 Contract for commercial purposes for wild species in the process of negotiation with SERFOR.

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