UK Consultation - Digital sequence information & the Nagoya Protocol
The Society for Applied Microbiology set out its position on digital sequence information (DSI) and the Nagoya Protocol to the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
The Society for Applied Microbiology set out its position on digital sequence information (DSI) and the Nagoya Protocol to the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in response to a request for information. Our response outlines the Society's support for the principles behind ensuring the fair and equitable use of genetic resources, but highlights some specific issues that must be considered if DSI is to be included within the scope of the Nagoya Protocol. Please see below for a copy of the Society's response.
Applied Microbiology International (AMI) has issued a call for a new member to join our team as an Elected Trustee on the AMI Board from September 2026.
Part of the Sustainable Microbiology Policy Spotlight series, this webinar, recorded on 1 April 2026, explores how microbiologists can most effectively influence policy, with insights that apply to the international policymaking context.
