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How do I share search results and published records with others?
The  “Share” feature of the Search page allows users to share search results or a single record...

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Accessing GR in a country that is not Party to the Protocol? What are my obligations?
Regardless of whether a country is a Party to the Nagoya Protocol, users of genetic resources must comply with national ABS requirements....

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How do I edit an already published record?
You can edit a record that you have published from the Submit page or the Search page.From the Submi...

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Are Parties required by the Protocol to have a national ABS Clearing-House?
Developing a national ABS Clearing-House is not a requirement of the Protocol. However, if a country...

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What if the provider country of genetic resources is not Party to the Nagoya Protocol and the invention is developed in a user country that is Party to the Protocol?
Users of genetic resources need to make sure that their activities comply with national ABS legislat...

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For the ABS permit, should I apply to the provider country or the country where the genetic resources are being utilized?
In principle an ABS permit is granted by the country where the genetic resources are accessed as evi...

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Where and how can I compare information submitted by countries through their interim national reports?
The national report analyzer is a tool that allows you to select specific sections or questions of t...

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Is there a fee to become a Party to the Nagoya Protocol?
Parties to the Convention and the Protocols are required to pay annual assessed contributions, which...

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How can I receive notifications when certain records are published?
BCH account holders can subscribe to receive automatic notifications/updates when records in certai...

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How do I save my searches?
“My saved searches” feature, available on the Search page, allows users to store search filter sele...

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