We are partnering with the DSI Scientific Network for capacity strengthening in the field of Digital Sequence Information (DSI). There are important developments with regard to the future of the ABS/Nagoya framework and with regard to the question of how to harmonize with the practices of Open Science in an equitable manner.

At COP16, a multilateral mechanism for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of DSI on genetic resources was adopted, including a global fund (Cali Fund).

We started our collaboration with the DSI Scientific Network with a one hour online seminar the DSI Scientific Network kindly provided to our network. It was a great opportunity to learn about their valuable work!

From the seminar

Short introduction about the Microbiota Vault by Dr. Dominik Steiger, Secretary, The Microbiota Vault, Inc.
Presentation about DSI developments by Pablo Orozco, Senior Policy Officer, Leibniz Institute DSMZ, and DSI Scientific Network member

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