Executive Order No. 247 May 18, 1995

Prescribing Guidelines and Establishing a Regulatory Framework for the Prospecting of Biological and Genetic Resources, Their By-Products and Derivatives, for Scientific and Commercial Purposes; and for Other Purposes

Philippines
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This Executive Order establishes the sovereignty of indigenous populations over the genetic diversity and associated knowledge thereof within their territories.

Applicable countryPhilippines
Topic
Subtopics
Access to resources
Prior informed consent (PIC)
Contractual terms
Benefit-sharing
Compliance
Legal sanctions
Original publication18 May 1995
Entered into force18 May 1995
Latest update18 May 1995
Available languages
English Executive Order No. 247 May 18, 1995
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