Unlocking the global commons: legal analysis of benefit-sharing for marine genetic resources in the BBNJ agreement

The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement marks a significant step in governing global commons, yet faces implementation challenges regarding marine genetic resources (MGRs). Key limitations include ambiguous definitions of derivatives, tension between freedom of high seas and c...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Marine Science
Main Authors:	Steel Rometius, Wei Wang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
Subjects:	the BBNJ agreement marine genetic resources digital sequence information benefit-sharing the common heritage of mankind the freedom of the high seas
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2025.1541331/full