Policy Brief at a glance - From Adoption to Satisfaction

This factsheet summarises the key findings and recommendations of the Oeko-Institut's policy brief From Adoption to Satisfaction, examining access and benefit-sharing (ABS) under the Nagoya Protocol from the perspective of provider-country institutions.

Based on expert interviews and an international survey, the findings show that while the Protocol has contributed to fairer negotiations and stronger biodiversity governance, overall satisfaction with ABS remains moderate. They highlight the importance of the entire ABS process – from transparent, participatory negotiations built on trust to the reliable delivery of agreed benefits. Unequal bargaining power, limited institutional capacities and implementation gaps remain key challenges.

The factsheet provides recommendations for provider states, user states and users, including clearer national frameworks, meaningful participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs), transparent negotiations, and stronger monitoring and cross-border cooperation to support fair and effective ABS throughout the process.