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So far difficulties consist on the proper functioning of the modalities of the ABS CHM portal and the constraints in human resources dealing with this task.
Clearing house record number ABSCH-CNA-AL-207100-1
Yes
Challenges on legislative, administrative and policy measures related to the fact of comprehensive understanding of the ABS protocol as a new MEA in the context of the CBD and again the limitation in human resources dealing with its implementation and enforcement in the country.
According to the provisions of the Law "On biodiversity protection" no. 9875, of 20.7.2006, as amended, in article 41/3 and 42 access to genetic resources of the country should obtain prior informed consent.
Not applicable, since no access requirements are in place
No
N/A as there here have been no permits issued so far.
As the designation of checkpoint is made in cooperation with the Customs authorities and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food the final approval from them is still pending for the points proposed by the Ministry of Environment (since September 2017 Ministry of Tourism and Environment).
No additional information provided
N/A
Yes
According to the Law "On biodiversity protection" no. 9587, of 20.7.2006, access to genetic resources is subject of PIC.
This practice is being developed in cooperation with the global GEF/UNDP project on Nagoya protocol implementation, to which Albania is a partner and is expected to be approved in early 2018.
No
This practice is being developed in cooperation with the global GEF/UNDP project on Nagoya protocol implementation, to which Albania is a partner and is expected to be approved in early 2018.
No
N/A because as explaned above this proces is ongoing.
0
No permits issued so far.
Yes
Article 43 of the Law "On biodiversity protection" 9587/20.7.2006, stipulates rules for MAT.
Yes
Yes
In the frame of scientific and research projects by foreign scientists data and reports of traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources have been collected.
No additional information provided
N/A
Yes
Reference is made with Article 43 of the Law 9587, 20.7.2006 On biodiversity protection, which ensures general provisions on this topic. Further detailed guidelines will be developed in the frame of the GEF/UNDP project on Nagoya Protocol implementation.
Yes
General provisions are made by Article 42 and 43 of the law 9587, 20.7.2006. Further detailed guidelines will be elaborated in the frame of the GEF/UNDP project as well.
Yes
General provisions are made by Article 42 and 43 of the law 9587, 20.7.2006. Further detailed guidelines will be elaborated in the frame of the GEF/UNDP project as well.
No additional information provided
Yes
No
Yes
Further detailed guidelines are under preparation. Policy measures consist on the enforcement of Nagoya Protocol accession act. Administrative measures are in place and include the establishment of a national network of institutions working with the genetic resources administration and management.
Yes
No
No
N/A
Further detailed guidelines are under preparation. Policy measures consist on the enforcement of Nagoya Protocol accession act. Administrative measures are in place and include the establishment of a national network of institutions working with the genetic resources administration and management.
Yes
Further detailed guidelines are under preparation. Policy measures consist on the enforcement of Nagoya Protocol accession act. Administrative measures are in place and include the establishment of a national network of institutions working with the genetic resources administration and management.
Yes
Situations of non compliance are addressed by general provisions of the above stated Law on biodiversity protection. Further non compliance by legal acts will be elaborated during the time period of the GEF/UNDP global project on the Nagoya Protocol implementation.
No
Not selected
Coordination with customs and agriculture authorities is taking longer than planned on this issue.
No
No
No additional information provided
Lack of proper understanding of ABS procedures as well as lack of electronic communication tools throughout the country.
Not applicable, since no access requirements are in place
Yes
In accordance with the legal provisions of the Law "On biodiversity protection", no. 9587, of 20.07.2006, amended the general requirements for MAT are introduced. Further detailed guidelines will be elaborated in close cooperation with the GEF/UNDP project as part of the global project on Nagoya Protocol implementation in Albania during 2018.
During the inception phase of the GEF/UNDP project on Nagoya Protocol implementation in Albania legal gaps will be
Yes
Even at this issue the general provisions are provided in the Law "On biodiversity protection", no. 9587, 20.7.2006. However further by-legal acts are required to complete the national legal framework.
No
No
No
No additional information provided
No
Not applicable
No selection made
No selection made
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
No selection made
No selection made
No selection made
Not applicable
Not applicable
No additional information provided.
Yes
General provisions are ensured by the implementation of the Law on the accession of Albania to the Nagoya Protocol.
It is still early stages, but so far the promotion of the Nagoya Protocol principles and general provisions has contributed to a better understanding of this major topic not only in the context of the Protocol, but also of the CBD.
No additional information provided.
No
Not applicable, since there are no indigenous and local communities in my country
No selection made
No additional information provided
No
This topics will be developed and elaborated in the course of the on-going GEF/UNDP project which will be implemented for the next two years.
No
Again this topics will be developed and elaborated in the course of the on-going GEF/UNDP project which will be implemented for the next two years.
No additional information provided
Yes
Yes
This is in early stages of implementation as well. The cooperation with the on-going global project on the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol is of great importance on this issue
The awareness raising strategy for the Nagoya Protocol will be implemented
Yes
No
This direction of work is in its very initial stages, due to the limitations on human and financial resources. The collaboration with the project team is planned to prepare a national framework on capacity building and to start its implementation.
Yes
Albania is actually receiving the support from the Nagoya Protocol global project which in Albania is being implemented in close cooperation with UNDP Albania.
No
No additional information provided
Yes
The Gene Banks and the University of Agriculture are major partners working on this issue in Albania. There are also five Centers of Technology Transfers being established throughout the country that cover this topic.
No additional information provided
No major difficulties in the case of Albania.
No
Challenges include the constraints in the state budget. However the minimum allocations, namely the annual contributions and a part of a staff time at the Ministry of Tourism and Environment are ensured in the medium-term three year budget.
No
The participation in the project preparation phase of the Nagoya Protocol global project is a contribution given so far.
The contribution of the Government of Albania to the global project on Nagoya Protocol implementation involved around 20,000 USD.
