Harmonize rules for digital sequence information benefit-sharing across UN frameworks.

Sett, Scarlett; Kress, W John; Halewood, Michael; Nicholson, David; Nuñez-Vega, Genuar; Faggionato, Davide; Rouard, Mathieu; Jaspars, Marcel et al. · Nat Commun · 2024

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Abstract

As multiple UN fora develop parallel rules for sharing benefits from digital sequence information, we urge better coordination. International policymakers should focus on harmonizing new benefit-sharing rules to ensure open access to data, database interoperability, and better benefit sharing outcomes.