Створення національного банку генофонду біорізноманіття України — важливого елементу системи біологічної безпеки та біологічного захисту держави: аспекти управління та економіки

Abstract

Aim of the Research. To investigate the feasibility of a national bank gene pool of the state biodiversity establishing as a separate element of the system of biosafety and biosecurity in the context of countering threats to the biological nature of Ukraine's national security. Materials and Methods. International and domestic legislation, scientific publications, materials of scientific and practical conferences on the conservation of the biodiversity gene pool — the development of these documents and articles became the basis of the study. The following methods were used: hermeneutic for the analysis of cited scientific works, the given legislative acts, explanation of concepts and terms concerning genetic resources of biodiversity; systematic analysis of funding sources in the creation of a bank for the conservation of the biodiversity gene pool as an element of biosafety and biosecurity in the national security system of Ukraine and the system of public management methods for biodiversity conservation, as well as logical and formal economic methods. Results and Discussion. The article examines the expediency of creating a national bank of the gene pool of biodiversity of the state as a separate element of the biosafety system and biosecurity in the context of counteracting biological threats to the national security of Ukraine. It is noted that the establishment of the National Bank of the Biodiversity Gene Fund of Ukraine will allow effective safe and economic management of genetic resources of biodiversity both domestically and internationally in accordance with the Nagoya Protocol to regulate access to genetic resources and share benefits, including financial. The main innovative tools for preserving the biodiversity of the state are considered. Possibilities of introduction of innovative tools of biodiversity conservation and implementation of the best foreign experience in Ukraine are investigated. Conclusions. It is advisable to create National Bank of the State Biodiversity Gene Fund as a separate element of the biosafety and biosecurity system in the context of counteracting biological threats to the national security of Ukraine. It is proposed to legislate its creation by including it in the draft Law of Ukraine “On biosafety and biosecurity”. Key Words: national biota gene pool bank, biodiversity, biological threats, bio-risks, biological security, biological protection, public administration, financing.