Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/91140 
Year of Publication: 
2013
Series/Report no.: 
Texto para Discussão No. 1807
Publisher: 
Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (IPEA), Brasília
Abstract (Translated): 
The theme of genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with them, as well as the Brazilian leadership in related international debates, are increasingly important in current environmental issues. In order to this Brazilian leadership to continue, improvements in the country's legislation are required. This paper discusses some of the main conflicting points and the features that a national regulatory framework must have to overcome them. Simplicity and pragmatism are shown as prerequisites. Suggestions are based on three pillars: a new way to monitor bioprospectors, by encouraging legal activities; a diffuse distribution of benefits, with simple rules that allow capturing profits from bioprospecting; and synergy between the existence of traditional/indigenous communities and biodiversity maintenance.
Subjects: 
biodiversity
genetic resources
bioprospecting
traditional knowledge
JEL: 
Q01
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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