Compliance with the Nagoya protocol in the Southern African Development Community

The Adoption of Genetically Modified Crops in Africa: the Public’s Current Perception, the Regulatory Obstacles, and Ethical Challenges

“…Moreover, the 2010 Nagoya Protocol, an international framework created in 2010, placed a strong emphasis on guaranteeing access to genetic resources as well as ensuring an equal distribution of the advantages that result from their use. 75 , 76 Even though 48 African nations had already ratified the Nagoya Protocol as of July 2022, 77 the effectiveness of the Nagoya Protocol’s guiding principles may be hampered by regional variations in national policies and practices. 75 For instance, there are differences in the degree of involvement with the Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) Clearing House among the regions of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).…”

“… 75 , 76 Even though 48 African nations had already ratified the Nagoya Protocol as of July 2022, 77 the effectiveness of the Nagoya Protocol’s guiding principles may be hampered by regional variations in national policies and practices. 75 For instance, there are differences in the degree of involvement with the Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) Clearing House among the regions of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Indeed, Ivey et al, have proposed that a number of African nations do not currently have protocols and guidelines in place to carry out the Nagoya Protocol and manage access to possible biological control agents.…”