May 22 – International Day for Biological Diversity
NEWS May 22 – International Day for Biological Diversity The theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity in 2026 is “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development.” The Conference “Contribution of the Republic of Belarus to the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda and Achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 15” held in Volozhin was timed to […]
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Guidelines “Access to Genetic Resources of the Republic of Belarus” have come to light
Our Centre has prepared Guidelines “Access to Genetic Resources of the Republic of Belarus” for providers and users of genetic resources and/or associated traditional knowledge.
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Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus “On the procedure for providing (changing terms of) access to genetic resources” dated April 14, 2026, No. 187
The Resolution approves the Provision on the procedure for providing (changing terms of) access to genetic resources.
To provide access to genetic resources, the provider and the user shall mandatorily apply with the National Coordination Centre on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing (ABS NCC) of the State Scientific Institution “Institute of Genetics and Cytology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.”
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Belarus has presented The First National Report on the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol in 2017-2025
The report reflects the formation of a national system regulating access to genetic resources (GRs) and associated traditional knowledge (TK) and the sharing of benefits arising from their utilization in Belarus.
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Seventh National Report of the Republic of Belarus on the Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (2026)
The Republic of Belarus has submitted its Seventh National Report on the Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity among 125 out of 196 States Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, thus confirming the fulfillment by the Republic of Belarus of its obligations under the Convention and the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The periodic submission of national reports is part of the obligations set out in Article 26 of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
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Polesskaya Population Horses
Published in 2025, the book explores one of Europe’s oldest aboriginal populations, which was formed under conditions of Polesie. Scientific materials and rare photographs reveal horses’ origin, their exterior and designation, as well as present-day challenges associated with their declining numbers. Particular attention is drawn to the role of Polesskaya horses in agriculture, sports, equine-assisted therapy, and environmental projects, as well as prospects for their conservation in the framework of national and international programs.
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Fee to provide genetic resources
On January 9, 2026, the Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus “On Administrative Procedures Implemented by Government Bodies and Other Organizations Upon Applications of Citizens” was amended with regard to the list of administrative procedures (the Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus No. 5):
Chapter 16 “Nature Management” was supplemented with clauses 16.8. and 16.9. stipulating administrative procedures for obtaining access to genetic resources (clause 16.8.) and changing genetic resources access terms (clause 16.9.).
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