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published: 28 Jul 2014 last updated: 27 Feb 2023
General Information
Legislative, administrative or policy basis for the competence of the Competent National Authority
  • ABSCH-MSR-BY-201806-5 Legislative, Administrative or Policy Measure Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus "On Accession of the Republic of Belarus to the International Treaty" This document has been updated. This is not the latest published version. Click here to view the latest version of the record.
    Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus of 22 May 2014, No.235 "On Accession of the Republic of Belarus to the International Treaty". 
    The Decree prescribes:
     1. To accede to the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity adopted in Nagoya on October 29, 2010. To designate the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection responsible for fulfilling the obligations undertaken by the Republic of Belarus under the stated international treaty. 
    2. The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus shall take the necessary measures to implement this Decree within six months. 
    3. This Decree shall enter into force on the day of its signing.
Summary of ABS Responsibilities
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection is assigned as the State Body responsible for the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol in the Republic of Belarus.
National / Federal
  • All types of genetic resources
  • All areas of access of the genetic resource
  • Traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources
Additional Information
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Record type Field Record(s)
Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance Competent national authority (CNA) responsible for issuing this permit or its equivalent 14
Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance Name and contact details of the person or entity that holds the right to grant access to the genetic resources in accordance with domestic legislation 8
Legislative, Administrative or Policy Measure Contact Institution 1