We invite you to save the date for Part 3 of our Law & Ethics Series: The Psychedelics Industry & Indigenous Peoples.
Topic: Indigenous Benefit Sharing Through the Nagoya Protocol: From Implementation to Practice
Date: Thursday, September 12th
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm PST / 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST / 8:00 – 9:30 pm CEST
This insightful session will explore current and evolving legal and business protocols regarding the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol, acknowledging the complexities of our field. Key discussion points include:
- Granting consensual access that is prior to use and free of coercion
- Necessary mechanisms for ensuring all parties are properly informed
- Practical steps for implementing Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) protocols
Featured guest speaker Maria Julia Oliva, Director of Policy and Sector Transformation at the Union for Ethical Biotrade (UEBT) brings a wealth of knowledge in ABS implementation. Maria Julia Olivia will be in dialogue with Julia Mande, Co-Founder of Common Field. Common Field centers respecting and protecting Traditional Indigenous Knowledge, with a commitment to exploring how these principles can be applied across law, business, and culture.
This webinar is free for PBA members. Non-member registration is sliding scale $7-$20.
Full details and registration information will follow soon. We look forward to your participation in this critical discussion.
Best regards,
Ariel Clark & Roman Haferd
