On one hand, this objective aims to establish a strong institutional and operational framework for biosafety. On other hand, it aims to ensure that the results and benefits arising from biotechnologies based on Cameroon's genetic resources are shared equitably between all stakeholders. This requires the establishment of effective mechanisms to facilitate fair and balanced access to the benefits generated by these biotechnologies, in order to protect the rights of communities, women and indigenous peoples....
| Global Targets | Degree of Alignment |
GBF-T17. Strengthen biosafety and distribute benefits of biotechnology GBF-T17. Strengthen biosafety and distribute benefits of biotechnologyEstablish, strengthen capacity for, and implement in all countries biosafety measures as set out in Article 8(g) of the Convention on Biological Diversity and measures for the handling of biotechnology and distribution of its benefits as set out in Article 19 of the Convention. | High |
Multi-stakeholder sub-national workshops involving sectoral administrations, representatives of decentralized local authorities, representatives of universities, research institutes and researchers, traditional authorities, civil society organizations, in particular women's organizations, representatives of indigenous peoples and the private sector, have made it possible to gather contributions from local stakeholders in order to integrate local realities and national circumstances into the NBSAP II revision process.
The actions and activities are currently being developed, and therefore cannot be yet budgeted.