What does Kew want to see?

It is essential to establish agreements that inspire the confidence of all parties at COP16. This is necessary for generate much-needed funds towards the preservation and restoration of biodiversity. Any multilateral agreement should ensure that benefits are shared with indigenous peoples and local communities, and that these communities participate fully in policy discussions.

There must be a equitable contribution from industrial sectors that rely most on ISDwithout hindering commercial research.

Any resolution must also preserve open access for research. There is still a need to clarify the role of research institutions like Kew, who work with and generate DSI as part of our research.

With a multilateral benefit-sharing mechanism in place that balances these different factors, the global community all benefit from the wonderful biodiversity of our planet and ensure that our flora, fauna and fungi can be protected for generations to come.