Preserving Biodiversity in Costa Rica: The Case of the Merck-INBio Agreement

Journal of Environment and Development - Tập 6 Số 2 - Trang 180-186 - 1997
Michele Zebich-Knos

Tóm tắt

Compensation for biological samples and information obtained from developing countries is now embodied in contractual relationships between nongovernmental organizations such as Costa Rica's National Biodiversity Institute (INBio) and the Merck pharmaceutical company. This article discusses the innovative partnership between INBio and Merck. This agreement may serve as a model for sustainable development and preserving biodiversity in Costa Rica and elsewhere.

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