Biodiversity Prospecting

By Walter V. Reid, World Resources Institute, Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad (Costa Rica), Rainforest Alliance, African Centre for Technology Studies

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Interest in the commercial value of genetic and biochemical resources is burgeoning. Virtually no precedent exists for policies and legislation to govern and regulate what amounts to a brand new industry. This report provides guidelines for establishing policies for biodiversity prospecting.

Book Details

Country: US
Published: 1993
Publisher: World Resources Institute (WRI), USA
Author(s):Walter V. Reid World Resources Institute Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad (Costa Rica)Rainforest Alliance African Centre for Technology Studies
Language: English
Pages: 341
Categories:Business & Economics / Development / Sustainable Development Nature / Animals / Wildlife Nature / Natural Resources Science / Life Sciences / Biological Diversity
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