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Faggionato, D.* ; Muñoz-García, M.* ; Kostić, T.* ; Ferrari, M.L.* ; Vonaesch, P.* ; Poyet, M.* ; Dutrieux, C.* ; Ryan, M.J.* ; Djeddour, D.* ; Stumptner, C.* ; Varese, G.C.* ; Zuzuarregui, A.* ; Groussin, M.* ; Schloter, M. ; Finn, R.D.* ; Haas, A.* ; Probert, I.* ; Verkley, G.* ; Overmann, J.* ; Scholz, A.H.*

Policy Briefing: From access to use - Untangling the international legal frameworks that govern microbial resources.

Sustain. Microbio., DOI: 10.1093/sumbio/qvag005 (2026)
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The Nagoya Protocol establishes an international framework for access-and-benefit-sharing (ABS) including for microbial research. Yet many microbiologists have only a vague understanding of what the NP requires and are unsure how to navigate its complexities, despite the fact that non-compliance can have significant legal consequences and far-reaching reputational and legal impacts. This paper discusses common misconceptions and practical challenges that microbiologists may encounter when complying with the Nagoya Protocol and a step-by-step guide on how to “do” the Nagoya Protocol. We present three case studies to showcase real-life experiences and provide best practice principles for access-and-benefit-sharing while fostering biodiversity conservation, equitable collaboration, and sustainable innovation.
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Publication type Article: Journal article
Document type Review
Keywords Clarity ; Resilience (materials Science) ; Diversity (politics) ; Corporate Governance ; Ecosystem Services ; Convention On Biological Diversity ; Sustainability
ISSN (print) / ISBN 2755-1970
e-ISSN 2755-1970
Journal Sustainable Microbiology
Publisher Oxford University Press
Reviewing status Peer reviewed
Institute(s) Research Unit Comparative Microbiome Analysis (COMI)