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Biodiversity Beyond national Jurisdiction
Aberdeen academics arranging side event at UN negotiations.
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Professor Marcel Jaspars to speak at the 43rd annual Center for Oceans Law & Policy conference
Aberdeen scientist, Professor Jaspars will speak on 'Mare Geneticum - Building Blocks Towards a Pragmatic Solution for ABS in ABNJ'.
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IUCN references Mare Geneticum concept in recommendations paper
This report by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature covers Mare Geneticum concept in its discussion of marine genetic resources
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Mare Geneticum proposal cited by BBNJ Intergovernmental Committee
BBNJ Intergovernmental Committee cites Mare Geneticum Online Prior Electronic Notification mechanism as possible way forward for the issue of marine genetic resources, including questions on the sharing of benefits.
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Science Magazine describes Mare Geneticum concept as "influential proposal"
One of the world's top scientific journals covered the discussion of marine genetic resources taking place at the UN Intergovenmental Committee on Biodiversity in Areas Beyond Jurisdiction.
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University of Aberdeen hosts workshop on Marine Genetic Resources in the BBNJ Process
Click on the title to read more. An inter-disciplinary team from the University of Aberdeen hosted a two day workshop to help build consensus on pragmatic approaches to the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.