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    Guidelines “Access to Genetic Resources of the Republic of Belarus” have come to light
    8
    May 2026

    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
    16
    April 2026

    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
    15
    March 2026

    Belarus has presented The First National Report on the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol in 2017-2025

    The First National Report of the Republic of Belarus on the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol has been provided on the ABS Clearing House at https://absch.cbd.int/. The report is also available on the official website of the National Coordination Centre on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-sharing at the following link. The report reflects the […]

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    Seventh National Report of the Republic of Belarus on the Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (2026)
    10
    March 2026

    Seventh National Report of the Republic of Belarus on the Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (2026)

    NEWS 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 […]

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    Polesskaya Population Horses
    28
    February 2026

    Polesskaya Population Horses

    Published 2025 Polesskaya Population Horses Save them or Let them Disappear 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 […]

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    Fee to provide genetic resources
    13
    January 2026

    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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    ABS NCC takes part in the 6th International Scientific Conference “Genetics & Biotechnology of the 21st Century: Challenges, Achievements and Prospects” to mark the 60th anniversary of the Institute of Genetics and Cytology, NAS of Belarus
    24
    November 2025

    ABS NCC takes part in the 6th International Scientific Conference “Genetics & Biotechnology of the 21st Century: Challenges, Achievements and Prospects” to mark the 60th anniversary of the Institute of Genetics and Cytology, NAS of Belarus

    On November 18-20, 2025, the Institute of Genetics and Cytology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus held the 6th International Scientific Conference “Genetics & Biotechnology of the 21st Century: Challenges, Achievements and Prospects” to mark the Institute’s 60th anniversary. As part of the section “Genomic research in animal husbandry. Genetic resources and their […]

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    Workshop at the Polesie State Radioecological Reserve
    26
    September 2025

    Workshop at the Polesie State Radioecological Reserve

    On September 24, the Scientific Department of the Polesie State Radioecological Reserve held a workshop on the legal regulation of genetic resources management in the Republic of Belarus and scientific collaboration on the study and conservation of biological diversity.

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    The Belarusian-Pakistani webinar
    4
    June 2025

    The Belarusian-Pakistani webinar

    On May 27, 2025, the Belarusian-Pakistani webinar on the topic “Experience of the Belarusian Side in the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity” was held. The event was organized in the framework of the Action […]

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    The Scientific Department of the National Park “Pripyatsky” held a workshop with the participation of the staff members of the National Coordination Centre on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing (ABS NCC).
    2
    June 2025

    The Scientific Department of the National Park “Pripyatsky” held a workshop with the participation of the staff members of the National Coordination Centre on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing (ABS NCC).

    The issues on the development of scientific cooperation to study the genetic diversity of the natural populations of the flora and fauna and the awareness-raising of the legal regulation of genetic resources management in the Republic of Belarus in the framework of the Law “On Genetic Resources Management” of March 5, 2025, No. 36-3, were discussed.

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    Law “On Genetic Resources Management”
    25
    April 2025

    Law “On Genetic Resources Management”

    On April 23, 2025, Elena Makeyeva, Head of the National Coordination Centre on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing (the Institute of Genetics and Cytology, NAS of Belarus), PhD in Biology, Associate Professor, informed the members of the Scientific Board of the Scientific and Practical Centre of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus for Bioresources about the issues related to the legal basis for the state regulation in the field of genetic resources management.

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    The Law “On Genetic Resources Management” Came into Force
    11
    March 2025

    The Law “On Genetic Resources Management” Came into Force

    9 March, Minsk Today “The Law on Genetic Resources Management” of March 5, 2024, No. 356-3, came into force. The House of Representatives press service has informed BELTA about this.

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