Abstract
Abstract. Deep biosphere research has become one of the major scientific focuses in ocean drilling science. Increased scientific attention to microbiological research of the subseafloor environment raises the complications and concerns related to adherence to the Nagoya Protocol of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The Nagoya Protocol's implementation has prompted new legislation that could change international collaborative research on the geomicrobiology of the subseafloor. In this paper, we summarize the central points of the Nagoya Protocol on access and benefit-sharing (ABS) and discuss their relationship to ocean drilling research. In addition, we addressed the challenges faced by ocean drilling in complying with this international convention.
Highlights
In recent decades, deep life has become one of the major research themes of scientific ocean drilling
Since the Nagoya Protocol came into effect, prior informed consent (PIC) and mutually agreed terms (MATs) applications have been required in addition to marine scientific research (MSR) clearance when drilling occurs in another country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
The UN has continuously negotiated the “packaged” issue in multiple meetings including at the Biological Diversity of the areas beyond national jurisdiction (ABNJs) (BBNJ) Working Group (2006–2015), Preparatory Committee (2016–2017), and BBNJ treaty negotiations that began in September 2018
Summary
Deep life has become one of the major research themes of scientific ocean drilling. Since the adoption of the Nagoya Protocol, the legality of using genetic resources obtained through drilling core samples for research, especially in international collaborations, requires reconsideration. The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization, known by its simplified name “the Nagoya Protocol”, was approved by the Conference of the Parties to the CBD in October 2010 (Table 1). Access to most of these governmental policies can be obtained through the ABS Clearing-House website (Table 1) These systems have led to the wide dissemination of related guidelines within global scientific communities. Ally requires transfer of samples, which is complicated to implement under the Nagoya Protocol It is the responsibility of “users”, namely the scientists themselves, to follow international treaties and laws of foreign countries. We recommend that universities and research institutions seek information regarding the CBD and the Nagoya Protocol and consider building their own in-house best practice rules
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