The 15th Conference of Parties to the Convention of Biological Diversity will be held from December 7-19, 2022

Axolotl, a Mexican endemic salamander. Photo: iStock
Road to COP15 Montreal: Mexican indigenous groups yet to benefit under Nagoya Protocol; here is why
The Convention on Biological Diversity leaves many matters to the interpretation of each country’s laws
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Road to COP15 Montreal: Namibia’s unique scheme ensures implementation of Nagoya Protocol
Namibia allows the creation of community forests so indigenous groups can manage their own natural resources
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Road to COP15 Montreal: Cameroon hopes to benefit from its rich biodiversity
It also expects that the conference will result in commitments to foster technology transfer in a way that helps developing countries benefit from their resources
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Road to COP15 Montreal: Kenya’s local communities have had limited benefits from their natural resources; here is why
Many communities are vulnerable to manipulation, rendering the whole principle of fair and equitable sharing of benefits impractical
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Road to COP15 Montreal: Indigenous groups in South Africa benefit from rooibos tea industry; here is how

Rooibos comes loaded with antioxidants that can boost immunity, reduce risks of heart diseases, protect from viral infection and has anti-ageing properties
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