For many years, the Oeko-Institut has initiated, scientifically analysed and supported sustainability transformations in a variety of sectors and areas of society. These include the energy transition, numerous transitions in agriculture and nutrition, and international issues such as due diligence in supply chains.
Our current work includes the provider countries perspective on Access and Benefit Sharing under the Nagoya Protocol.
While our institute employs over 200 people from a wide range of disciplines including engineering, economics and law, the focus of this call is on the social sciences
Law
Management sciences
Political sciences
Sociology of Science and Technology
Sociology of the Environment
To implement the Nagoya Protocol, the signatory states must establish institutions and processes at national, regional and local level. The design depends to a large extent on the existing governance structure - e.g. the extent to which IPLCs have already had an influence on political decisions - but at the same time, the structures to be created for the Nagoya Protocol have an impact on existing governance, for example if all municipalities are obliged to develop a biodiversity plan so that potential monetary benefits can be used sensibly for the conservation of biodiversity. By involving the regional and local level in particular, it may be possible to bring about a change in awareness of the value of biodiversity. In addition, the ABS should lead to more measures and projects being carried out to protect biodiversity.
The project should therefore essentially answer the following two questions: 1. What transformative effect does the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol have on national biodiversity governance? 2. What are the direct effects of ABS measures and the indirect effects of changes in governance on biodiversity?
We are especially looking for partners who would be interested in analyzing the legal frameworks or conducting a case study in their home country. Other ideas for cooperation around this topic are also very welcome!
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