Ghana, 24th Country to Sign International Treaty on Genetic Resources
The Nagoya Protocol and Access to Genetic Resources and Benefits Sharing was adopted in Nagoya, Japan during the Cop 10 in October, 2010.
It has been opened for signature and Ghana signed it on Friday, May 20, 2011.
| Concerned URL | http://www.cbd.int/doc/press/2011/pr-2011-05-25-abs-ghana-en.pdf |
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| Source | Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity |
| Release date | 01/03/2013 |
| Contributor | Sylvanus Klenam |
| Geographical coverage | Accra,Ghana, |
| Keywords | Biodiversity,Nagoya Protocol, |
Expressing his commendation on Ghana signing the protocol, the Executive Secretary to the Convention on Biological Diversity, Ahmed Djoghlaf stated that the signature was another stride towards the apprehension of sustainable development as well as being closer to the early entry into force of the protocol.
The Nagoya Protocol will enter into force 90 days after ratification by 50 parties to the convention.
It is noted that support of the convention will create incentives to conserve biodiversity, sustainably use its components, and further augment the contribution of biodiversity to sustainable development and human welfare.