African Union Policy Framework for the Coordinated Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilisation

This document provides guidance for implementing the Nagoya Protocol on access and benefit-sharing in Africa. It urges member states to adhere, resource implementation, and coordinate. It outlines procedures for prior informed consent, mutually agreed terms, monitoring, notification, and benefit-sharing, including traditional knowledge, disclosure, rights protection, capacity building, and technology transfer.