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Benefit sharing for genetic resources, especially digital sequence information, needs reform to include Indigenous rights and traditional knowledge. This ensures ethical engagement with microorganisms and new biotechnologies.

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  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental Law
  • Indigenous Studies

Background:

  • Genetic resources from microorganisms are crucial for biotechnological innovation.
  • Indigenous communities possess traditional knowledge and rights concerning these resources.
  • Existing benefit-sharing frameworks often fail to recognize Indigenous perspectives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore challenges and opportunities in benefit sharing for microbial genetic resources.
  • To understand Indigenous rights and perspectives on traditional uses of microorganisms.
  • To analyze ethical engagement models and propose reforms for benefit sharing.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of international frameworks on genetic resources and benefit sharing.
  • Analysis of case studies on ethical engagement with Indigenous communities.
  • Examination of traditional uses and understandings of microorganisms by Indigenous peoples.

Main Results:

  • Current benefit-sharing mechanisms inadequately incorporate Indigenous values and rights.
  • Digital sequence information presents new challenges for benefit sharing.
  • Emerging models show promise for more equitable engagement.

Conclusions:

  • Benefit sharing must be reformed to meaningfully include Indigenous rights, interests, and values.
  • Reformed frameworks are essential for ethical engagement with microbial genetic resources, especially concerning digital sequence information and new biotechnologies.
  • Integrating Indigenous perspectives is key to sustainable and equitable use of genetic resources.