Event organized by DSI Scientific Network, Far DSI Project, and Pathogen Data Network
DATE: Wednesday, July 1 | 13:00 – 14:30 CEST
LOCATION: Online
Global biological databases built on data from nature provide crucial benefits for society, supporting conservation, food security, public health, and the development of commercial products and services. However, countries that supply this genetic data do not necessarily share in the proceeds generated by these open-access databases. To address this, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has created a new multilateral mechanism for sharing benefits from digital sequence information (DSI). At the same time, other international negotiations are underway to set rules for access and benefit-sharing of genetic resources, including DSI. The outcomes of these discussions may define how genetic data is deposited and accessed in thousands of databases worldwide, and establish legal obligations for their users and managers. As a result, many databases will need to update their governance models. This webinar will bring together DSI database managers, researchers, and policymakers to explore these developments and their implications.
