Biodiversity, Biotechnology, and Sustainable Development in Health and Agriculture

P. A. H. O.. New. 1996. Paperback. 9275115605 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 230 pages. Description: "This publication explores the connections among biodiversity, biotechnology, and sustainable development by examining the drug discovery process and agricultural improvements for better nutrition. The first section discusses different bioprospecting ventures-- including the now famous agreement between Merck & Co. And Costa Rica's National Institute for Biodiversity (INBio) -- and suggests policy options for potential host countries. Subsequent sections explore such issues as costs, scientific and resource requirements, and economic prospects of different drug development models; how biodiversity and biotechnology can team up to establish a high-yield, sustainable agriculture; the legal ramifications of intellectual property rights, fair compensation for indigenous knowledge, and different contractual arrangements; how to assess biodiversity's economic value; and domestic and international policy implications of the use and conservation of biodiversity. A final section discusses whether biodiversity 'green gold' will, in fact, become Latin America and the Caribbean's new competitive advantage. 'Emerging Connections' is a must-read for those setting national biodiversity policies; teams working on the national strategies and action plans needed to implement the Biodiversity Convention; environmentalists; scientists and business people entertaining bioprospecting ventures; lawyers; and NGOs working in health, sustainable development, or environmental issues." -- with a bonus offer-- .