Institutional factors relating to aquatic genetic resources
1999
Welcomme, R.L. (T.H. Huxley School of Environment, Earth Sciences and Engineering, 8 W7 1NA (United Kingdom))
Various international mechanisms have come into existence to consider the problems of conservation of genetic resources and biological diversity. These have drawn attention to the issues and have provided moral authority for actions at regional and national levels. While there is a need for action at the regional level to conserve and to manage transboundary species in both inland and marine waters, such mechanisms have been slow to arise and are generally ineffective. The real power to manage and conserve natural resources lies with national authorities. While there have been real changes in attitude of these issues in the last decade, the persistence of complex social interactions between the various government and nongovernment interests has made definition of policies difficult. Solutions to the current confusion lie in clear assignment of responsibility and in education. Three major issues dominate debates at all levels: 1.) equity and trade; 2.) preservation as opposed to use; and 3.) financing national and international initiatives. There is a clear need for more coherent approaches to policy-making on these issues by the rationalization of institutions at international, regional and national levels
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