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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.).

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 […]

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.

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 […]