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Interim National Reports on the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol
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Interim National Report on the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol
CHM-NFP-GY-209209-11
ABS National Focal Point
Mr. Vincent Adams
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Guyana developed a Policy on ABS in 2007. The full title of the document is the National Policy on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilisation .
It is to be observed that the National Policy on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilisation was developed prior to the text of the Nagoya Protocol. The Policy would therefore not have been developed with reference to the final text of the Nagoya Protocol.
From an administrative perspective there are research agreements which are concluded by both national and international researchers conducting research on genetic resources in Guyana.
Additionally, Guyana has prepared, and revised draft regulations regarding ABS. These drafts were prepared under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act Cap. 20:05 of the Laws of Guyana.
The Environmental Protection Agency administers the permit and agreement framework for both local as well as international researchers.
Research in certain designated protected areas cannot be conducted without a permit. The permitting process is governed by the provisions of the Protected Areas Act No.14 of 2011 (Protected Areas Act).
A permit may be granted under the Protected Areas Act for non-invasive scientific research in a Strict Nature Reserve, a Wilderness Reserve, a National Park, on a Natural Monument and a Management Area for Habitat or Species. Additionally, permits for scientific research may be granted for scientific research in a Protected Landscape or Seascape as well as a Managed Resource Protected Area.
Several provisions of the Revised National Forest Policy Statement 2018 refer to research on forest biological diversity. Measures identified under Specific Objective 4 - Building Human and Institutional Capacity for Management include “(c) Promoting targeted research in forest and biodiversity issues and supporting the publication and dissemination of results to increase awareness. (e) Establishing a forest and biodiversity research funds which local agencies, academic institutions, civil society, and indigenous communities can access. (h) Supporting the development of infrastructure for watershed, eco-tourism and biodiversity research.”
Under the Forests Act No.6 of 2009 (Forests Act) use permits regulate the conduct of scientific research in state forests.
Research regarding wildlife biological diversity isgoverned by the provisions of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act No.14 of 2016 (Wildlife Conservation and Management Act). Included in the specific functions of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission is the promotion of scientific research and knowledge of wildlife, within their natural habitats and for ex situ conservation management.
The Iwokrama International Centre for Rain Forest Conservation and Development Cap.20:04 makes provision for the sharing of the benefits of activities conducted in the area covered by the programme.
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Dr. Vincent Adams, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency is the designated national focal point.
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The Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of streamlining the filing format utilised for the ABS Clearing-House.
Not applicable, since no access requirements are in place
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No
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Yes
It is intended that the present rules and procedures which are applied by the Environmental Protection are fair and non-arbitrary.
Yes
Information provided by the Environmental Protection Agency is intended to facilitate the approach to PIC.
Yes
The decisions of the Environmental Protection Agency under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act are clear and transparent.
Yes
The operational framework of the Environmental Protection Agency allows for permits to be issued regarding the access to genetic resources.
This is in line with the provisions of the Draft ABS regulations
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Provisions for the development of rules are contained in the Draft ABS Regulations.
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Yes
Presentations on the findings of research activities and how the information could be of used. Capacity enhancement opportunities for national counterparts and community members. Access to the research results and materials for use in capacity enhancements, transfer of knowledge, camera trapping, catch/release methods, etc.
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Yes
Presentations on the findings of research activities and how the information could be of used. Capacity enhancement opportunities for national counterparts and community members. Access to the research results and materials for use in capacity enhancements.
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The National Policy on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilisation is a policy measure which makes provision in this regard.
Yes
The National Policy on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilisation is the national policy measure.
The Revised National Forest Policy Statement 2018 contemplates the utilisation and integration of traditional knowledge in the process of sustainable forest management.
Measures regarding the strengthening of traditional knowledge in Guyana will be enhanced through a project captioned Traditional Knowledge and Conservation in Guyana - Integrating traditional knowledge into national policy and practice in Guyana which states “This project will provide policy-level guidance, capacity development and research-led experience for incorporating traditional knowledge into conservation and sustainable development decision-making, monitoring and policy”
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The measures have not been fully implemented. Measures regarding the strengthening of traditional knowledge in Guyana will be enhanced through a project captioned Traditional Knowledge and Conservation in Guyana - Integrating traditional knowledge into national policy and practice in Guyana.
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The measures regarding PIC and MAT are in the process of development. These measures are stated as part of the National Policy on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilisation at parts 4(4)(a) and 4(4)(c). The effectiveness and proportionality are to be assessed.
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The measures are in the process of being finalised. Included in planned measures is a review of the National Policy on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilisation.
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Although not designated a checkpoint, researchers are required to present their research permit to the Centre for the Study of Biological Diversity prior to having their specimens verified for export
Additionally, when research is carried out in Indigenous communities, researchers are required to present their research permit to the community.
Further researchers are advised to have the permit available to verify that they have received the necessary permission should the need arise.
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Under the provisions of Section 83(3) of the Protected Areas Act “A person who carries out any research in a national protected area shall — (a) provide the Commission with a full written report of the findings and a copy of all b recordings made; (b) obtain the written consent of the Commission before publishing any results or findings; (c) obtain the written consent of the Commission before seeking to register any patents or other intellectual property rights in respect of material obtained through research conducted in a national protected area as the case may be”
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Not applicable, since no access requirements are in place
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Guyana allows for the recognition of foreign judgemnts through the procedure set out in the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal) Enforcement Act Cap. 7:04. Foreign Arbitral Awards are enforced through the provisions of the Arbitration Act. Cap. 7:03. Both of these Acts were in existence prior to Guyana’s commitments under the Nagoya Protocol.
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There are provision in the National Policy on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilisation which acknowledge the importance of genetic resources for food and agriculture.
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The Amerindain Act Cap. 29:01 provides a general framework for access to all resources in Communities. The functions of Village Councils include the promotion of the the sustainable use, protection and conservation of Village lands and the resources on those lands. Genetic resources would be included in the concept of resources.
Village Councils can also make rules regarding the management, use, preservation, protection and conservation of Village lands and resources or any part thereof.
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Guyana has sought to establish an approach regarding the prior informed consent to all resources of Amerindian Communities. The apporach would include access to genetic resources.
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Yes
The provisions of the Amerindian Act Cap. 29:01 allow for measures to be developed. The provisions have not been fully utilised.
It is appreciated that a proper system of PIC and MAT linked to traditional knowledge, as a first step requires an assessment of the traditional knowledge resources in Guyana. The EPA is in the process of finalising such an assessment in the Region 1 administrative region in Guyana.
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The provisions of the Amerindian Act Cap. 29:01 (Amerindian Act) allow for these measures to be developed. The provisions have not been fully utilised
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The functions of Amerindian Village Councils include the protection and preservation of a Village's intellectual property and traditional knowledge.
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Guyana is currently executing the Regional project Advancing the Nagoya Protocol in Countries of the Caribbean Region which has as one of its components, support of indigenous for and local communities to develop model contract .
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The provisions of the Amerindian Act facilitate a certain level of autonomy among Amerindian villages, thereby allowing freedom of actions.
The Protected Areas Act supports the autonomy of other local communities which have been designated as protected areas. The management plans of protected areas tend to support the importance of activities related to traditional knowledge
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The provisions of the Amerindian Act permit several measures regarding genetic resources to be developed and implemented.
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The benefit received at the moment is non-monetary. The sharing of the results of the activities of both users and providers enhances the process of conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity in Guyana.The Protected Areas Act makes provision for the sharing of results of research conducted in nationally protected areas
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The implementation of the Nagoya Protocol has contributed to the information available to support the decision making process regarding the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.
The primary information obligation is the sharing of the results of the research associated with Protocol related activities. The results of the research contribute to the wealth of information regarding biological diversity in Guyana
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Not applicable, since there are no indigenous and local communities in my country
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As part of the review and revision of the Draft ABS regulations, these measures are being considered and included.
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As part of the review and revision of the Draft ABS Regulations, these measures are being considered and included.
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Among the various public awareness measures to be utilized in Guyana is the use of informative videos regarding the protocol. The videos have also been prepared in indigenous languages and will be shown in Amerindian communities
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Several projects have provided support to Guyana. Projects have supported the review and revisions of Regulations regarding Access and Benefit Sharing.
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This question is not applicable to Guyana. Guyana is a Party to the Nagoya Protocol.
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To a limited extent. The consideration for implementation of the Nagoya protocol is made when the annual national budget for the Environmental Protetion Agency is prepared.
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Thus far most resources mobilized for implementation of the Protocol has been through assistance from financial institutions for implementation of projects to achieve specific objectives. National budgetary allocations have been small and does not allow for adequate implementation of the Protocol.
Funds to support implementation are captured within the various agencies work-plans, but greatly supplemented by projects.
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