Target 6

Promote fair and equitable sharing of the benefits of genetic resources and promote access to them, as internationally agreed.

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Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Indigenous Peoples' Organizations: Promote fair and equitable use of traditional knowledge and genetic resources within their territories.
Community-Based Seed Banks: Establish and manage community seed banks often work towards preserving genetic diversity in crops and ensuring fair access to seeds and associated benefits.
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Groups: Emphasize sustainable farming practices that include fair access to genetic resources for crop improvement.
Ethnobotanical Societies: Advocate for fair sharing of benefits derived from the study and preservation of traditional knowledge related to plant resources.
Local Farmers' Cooperatives: Ensure fair access to genetic resources and equitable sharing of benefits among their members.
Biodiversity Conservation Networks: Advocate for fair and responsible use of genetic resources, considering the interests of local communities.
Environmental Justice Organizations: Ensuring fair and equitable access to natural resources, including genetic resources.
Community-Based Conservation Initiatives: Involve local communities in the conservation of biodiversity and may address issues related to access and benefit-sharing of genetic resources.
Local Research and Development Centers: Some work on sustainable development projects that involve fair access to genetic resources for research and development purposes.
Traditional Medicine Practitioner Groups: Protect traditional knowledge related to medicinal plants and ensuring fair benefits for communities.

Training

Ethnobotany and Traditional Knowledge Preservation Courses: Focus on understanding traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources and strategies for preserving it.
Community Engagement and Development Training: Equips individuals with skills to work closely with local communities in projects related to genetic resources.
Biodiversity Conservation Training: Provide a broader understanding of the conservation of genetic resources and the principles of sustainable use.
Intellectual Property Rights and Access and Benefit-Sharing Workshops: Cover legal frameworks, intellectual property rights, and international agreements related to access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing.
Sustainable Agriculture and Agroecology Courses:Emphasizes practices that ensure fair access to genetic resources for agricultural purposes.
Environmental Policy and Governance Programs: Focus on the development and implementation of policies that support fair access to genetic resources and equitable benefit-sharing.
Genetic Resource Management Courses: Provide knowledge on the sustainable management of genetic resources, including conservation, utilization, and sharing of benefits.
Social Impact Assessment and Community Consultation Training: Prepares individuals to assess and address the social aspects of projects involving genetic resources.
Conservation Biology and Ecosystem Management Programs: Offer a comprehensive understanding of conservation principles and strategies for preserving genetic diversity within ecosystems.
International Development Studies: Provide insights into the socio-economic factors related to genetic resource use and benefit-sharing on a global scale.

Occupations

Ethnobotanists: Study the relationships between people and plants, often working to document and preserve traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources.
Community Liaison Officers: Build and maintain relationships with local communities to ensure their perspectives are considered in access and benefit-sharing agreements.
Genetic Resource Managers: Oversee the sustainable and equitable use of genetic resources, developing strategies for their conservation and responsible utilization.
Biodiversity Officers: Focus on the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, including genetic resources, and work to ensure fair access and benefit-sharing.
Intellectual Property Rights Specialists: Navigate legal frameworks to protect traditional knowledge and negotiate fair benefit-sharing agreements.
Community Development Coordinators: Work on projects that involve access to genetic resources, ensuring that communities benefit from such initiatives.
Conservation Biologists: Preserve ecosystems and species, contributing to the sustainable use of genetic resources.
Legal Advisor in Environmental Laws: Provide legal guidance on issues related to access, benefit-sharing, and protection of traditional knowledge.
Research Scientists (Genetics): Conduct research on genetic resources, contributing to their sustainable use and the fair sharing of benefits.
Policy Analyst in Biodiversity Conservations: Develop and implement policies that promote fair access to genetic resources and ensure equitable benefit-sharing.

Back to Goal 15 Targets

Promote fair and equitable sharing of the benefits of genetic resources and promote access to them, as internationally agreed.

Could this be your career mission? Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.

Employers

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.