How (Not) to Negotiate Access and Benefit Agreements

Abstract

Writing a manual that would assist those negotiating access and benefit sharing (ABS) agreements is a daunting task. As authors of this manual we have had years of experience with the Nagoya Protocol negotiations, assisting countries develop and implement ABS law and negotiating ABS agreements. However our biggest challenge has been distilling the experience and lessons we have learnt into an easy to use, hands on manual that would assist the various stakeholders involved in ABS.