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17 Feb 2022
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.

23 Nov 2021
How do I create an account and become a registered user?

Any person can have a CBD account which will give her/him access to submit information in all CBD cl

06 Jul 2018
If a country is not a Party to the Nagoya Protocol, does this mean we do not need to comply with the Nagoya Protocol in accessing their resources?

Although a country may not be Party to the Nagoya Protocol, they may have relevant domestic laws in

05 Jul 2018
How do I nominate / change a National Focal Point ?

In accordance with our rules and procedures, the nomination of, or any change in, the National Focal

31 May 2018
Who is the ABSCH for?

Parties and Non-PartiesBy publishing national information on the ABSCH, Parties to the Nagoya Protoc

31 May 2018
Can countries that are not yet a Party to the Protocol publish national information on the clearing-house?

Yes, non-Parties to the Protocol can publish records in the ABSCH.  Article 24 of the Protocol