Animesh VermaAIR 38 · CSE 2023 · 151 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Biopiracy refers to the commercial utilization of traditional knowledge & resources by entities w/o adequately compensating the local communities.
Biopiracy: Concern to the traditional knowledge of developing world:
Body · points
- Weak monitoring & enforcement mechanisms in developing countries like India.
- Low awareness about their rights among the locals, especially the tribals.
- Weak IPR laws: in developing countries like India; companies register their patent on traditional knowledge.
- Lack of a codified list of traditional knowledges.
Steps taken
- Signed Nagoya Protocol on Access & Benefit Sharing → to the UN CBD (Biological diversity Convention).
- Biological Diversity Act, 2002: 3 tier mechanism: NBA, SBB & BMC (Biodiversity management Committees) at the local level for monitoring.
- Forest Rights Act, 2006: to protect resources & traditional knowledges of tribals.
- PPV & Farmers Rights Act, 2001: protect farmers rights.
Close · a way forward
Hence, India must create local level awareness & codify all traditional knowledges.
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