Following the adoption of the Nagoya protocol on Access to genetic resources and Benefit sharing (ABS) on 29 October, 2010, the Commission has undertaken steps towards its implementation and ratification by the EU. Within this scope the Commission is launching a consultation of stakeholders to explore the possible effects of the Protocol and to gather concrete proposals on the practical challenges of the implementation.

The European Commission welcomes contributions from:

• Industries,

• Academic researchers,

• Organisations, Indigenous and Local Communities (ILCs), NGOs and others with interest in the field of genetic resources (GR) and associated traditional knowledge (TK).

Received contributions will be published on the Internet. It is important to read the specific privacy statement for information on how your personal data and contribution will be dealt with.

To the extent possible please submit your contribution in English.