98 countries have now ratified the Nagoya Protocol, an innovative treaty on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their use.

The Republic of Korea hosted COP-MOP-1, the inaugural meeting of the Nagoya Protocol.

The entry into force of the Nagoya Protocol in 2014 was a major development under the Convention.

The Republic of Korea Ratifies the Nagoya Protocol on 19 May 2017