Procedure for Access to Genetic Resources & Associated Traditional Knowledge
1. Genetic Resources & Associated Traditional Knowledge Transfer Agreement
Provider / ABS NCC
Concluded between the Provider and the foreign User. It contains objectives, characteristics, and benefit-sharing terms.
Genetic Resources Transfer Agreement
Traditional Knowledge Transfer Agreement
2. Provider Application
Provider / ABS NCC
Genetic resources access application form
3. Service Payment
Provider
A receipt or any other payment document confirming payment for the service.
4. Additional Permits
If Required
When transferring resources outside the Republic of Belarus, the following may be required: a permit from the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, or the consent of the traditional knowledge holder.
5-6. Permit & Certificate
The ABS NCC obtains a permit from the Ministry of Natural Resources. An Internationally Recognized Certificate is generated by the ABS Clearing-House.
7. Genetic Resources & Associated Traditional Knowledge Transfer Act
Provider / ABS NCC
Act (Genetic Resources)
Act (Traditional Knowledge)
8. Genetic Resources & Associated Traditional Knowledge Transfer Notification
User
Notification (Genetic Resources)
Notification (Traditional Knowledge)
9. Notification of Genetic Resources & Associated Traditional Knowledge Utilization Results
User
The Notification to be submitted by 1 February of the year following each year of their utilization.
Notification (Genetic Resources)
Notification (Traditional Knowledge)