ΓΕΝΕΤΙΚΟΙ ΠΟΡΟΙ ΣΤΟ ΔΙΚΑΙΟ ΤΟΥ ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΟΣ

Genetic Resources in Environmental Law Concept, Regulatory Framework and Governance Efpraxia-Aithra Maria Dr. Juris - Attorney at Law Associate Professor of Environmental Law School of Environmental Engineering Technical University of Crete ISBN 978-960-654-351-7 Abstract: Genetic resources (GRs) play a significant role in biodiversity conservation and in human health. They are used by a wide range of users both for scientific research and for commercial exploitation (pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, cosmetics, food, vaccines, biofuels, etc.). Their legal protection and governance is crucial for provider countries as Greece, which has a high level of biodiversity and endemism. This monograph critically approaches GRs legal definition, focusing on the relationship between environmental law on the one hand, and the evolution of science and technology on the other; In the light of the Nagoya Protocol, the mono- graph explores the GRs regulatory framework at international, EU and national level, and it investigatesgovernance levelsand involvedentities (i.e.publicadministration, private sector enterprises, scientists, researchers, indigenous people & local commu- nities, etc.) in the frame of this interdisciplinary and challenging issue. COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. No part of this publicationmay be reproduced, stored in a retriev- al system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permis- sion of NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A., or as expressly permitted by law or under the terms agreed with the appropriate reprographic rights organization. Enquiries concerning reproduction which may not be covered by the above should be addressed to NO- MIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. at the address below. DISCLAIMER The content of this work is intended for information purposes only and should not be treated as legal advice.The publication is necessarily of a general nature; NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI, the author and the contributors make no claim as to the comprehen- siveness or accuracy of the information provided; Information is not offered for the purpose of providing individualized legal advice. Professional advice should there- fore be sought before any action is undertaken based on this publication. Use of this work does not create an attorney-client or any other relationship between the user and NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI, or the author, or the rest of contributors. 23 Mavromichali str. | 106 80 | Athens | Greece T +30 210 3678 800  |  F +30 210 3678 819 www.nb.org  |  info@nb.org © 2021, NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. LawPublishers inEurope Also available at: www. qualex .gr