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 […]
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Контакты
Национальный координационный центр по вопросам доступа к генетическим ресурсам и совместного использования выгод
220072 г. Минск, ул. Академическая, 27, Республика Беларусь
Государственное научное учреждение «Институт генетики и цитологии Национальной академии наук Беларуси»
тел.: +375 17 399 85 75
e-mail: belarusnpabs@gmail.com
Contacts
National Coordination Centre on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-sharing
27, Akademicheskaya Street, 220072 Minsk, Republic of Belarus
State Scientific Institution "Institute of Genetics and Cytology, NAS of Belarus"
Phone: +375 17 399 85 75
e-mail: belarusnpabs@gmail.com

























