Tools and Resources
The resources section of this site provides access to resources relating to bioprospecting in Antarctica, including work of the ATCM, scientific and policy publications, research programmes, biotechnology companies and legislation. The compilation is a work in progress and suggestions for inclusion should be sent to tki@ias.unu.edu.
Relevant international conventions and processes
Research programmes, projects, societies and other relevant websites
Selected companies with interest in Antarctic micro-organisms
ATCM documents and resolutions relevant to bioprospecting
Legislation, customary law and declarations
Includes:- ABS legislation in relevant countries
Access and benefit sharing
Includes:- Guidelines
- ABS Strategy
Sample Access and benefit sharing agreements
Intellectual Property
Includes:- Patents and intellectual property
Additional Resources: Biotechnology Economics, Valuation and Statistics
Includes:- Global reports
- Development strategies
- IP valuation
Culture Collections
Databases
Selected publications
Includes:- Marine biological prospecting in Antarctica
- Libraries and archives relevant to Antarctic research
- Policy publications
- Conference proceedings
- Scientific publications