The genetic patrimony and biodiversity Emphasis on international forms of protection against biopiracy

Authors

  • Renato Andrade

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12957/rfd.2013.4917

Keywords:

Genetic Heritage. Biodiversity. Forms of protection. Biopiracy.

Abstract

This article aims to outline, through a bibliographical study supported by legaldispositions, the concepts of genetic heritage and biodiversity and the development of theseinstitutes. Throughout the development of the text the emphasis will be on forms of internationalprotection of both and some aspects of biopiracy will be analyzed.It is not intended to exhaustthe topic, but only to help to place this issue in the legal-scientific discussion on the tension onsustainability.

Published

2013-07-01

How to Cite

Andrade, R. (2013). The genetic patrimony and biodiversity Emphasis on international forms of protection against biopiracy. Revista Da Faculdade De Direito Da UERJ, (23). https://doi.org/10.12957/rfd.2013.4917