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NATIONAL COORDINATION CENTRE ON ACCESS TO GENETIC RESOURCES & BENEFIT-SHARING (ABS NCC)

The ABS NCC implements its activity in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus “On the Accession to the International Treaty” of May 22, 2014, No. 235;  the Law of the Republic of Belarus “On Genetic Resources Management” of March 5, 2024, No.356-3 and the Resolution of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus of October 14, 2024, No. 36 “The Provision for the National Coordination Centre on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing” to ensure the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity (hereinafter referred to as “the CBD”) adopted in 2010 in Nagoya, Japan, by the States Parties to the CBD. It came into force in 2014.

The Centre’s website: abs.igc.by

The Center’s staff: 5 members

Head:

Elena N. MAKEYEVA, PhD in Biology, Associate Professor

+375 17 399 85 75

e.makeyeva@igc.by

Lead Research Scientist:
Tatiana P. Lipinskaya, PhD in Biology, Associate Professor

Research Scientist:
Olga M. Malysheva

Lead IT Specialist:
Irina A. Dubinina

Lead Translator/Interpreter:
Maria G. Pyzhova

ABS NCC Powers (Article 12 of the Law “On Genetic Resources Management”)

The National Coordination Centre in the field of genetic resources management shall:

  • Carry out, jointly with the Ministry of Nature, coordination of activities, including in part of monitoring in the field of genetic resources management;
  • Ensure liaison between providers and users and checkpoints, as well as competent national authorities, on the issues of access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing and the checkpoints of foreign states Party to the Nagoya Protocol;
  • Provide access (change access terms of) to genetic resources on a paid basis;
  • Submit information in the field of genetic resources management to the Clearing-House for the Nagoya Protocol, including for issuing International Certificates;
  • Maintain an electronic monitoring database in the field of genetic resources management;
  • Provide to legal entities and individuals of the Republic of Belarus, including individual entrepreneurs, foreign states, their administrative and territorial (state and territorial) entities, which are, in accordance with legislation of these states, the participants of civil relations; foreign and international legal entities (organizations that are not legal entities), international organizations and interstate entities, foreign citizens, stateless persons involved in genetic resources management information on the procedure for access to genetic resources, as well as provided genetic resources and/or associated traditional knowledge;
  • Carry out, jointly with the Ministry of Nature, international cooperation;
  • Raise awareness in the field of genetic resources management, including by posting information on the website of the National Coordination Centre over the global computer network Internet;
  • Provide services in the field of genetic resources management on a paid basis.

In accordance with Article 21 of the Law, based on the information obtained from providers, users and checkpoints, the ABS NCC shall maintain an electronic monitoring database in the field of genetic resources management. Monitoring data in the field of genetic resources management may be used for the assessment of compliance with legislation in the field of genetic resources management, the Nagoya Protocol, the terms of a genetic resources transfer agreement and a genetic resources utilization agreement.

PROVISION for the National Coordination Centre on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing

  1. The National Coordination Centre on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing (hereinafter referred to as “the National Coordination Centre”) is the structural subdivision of the State Scientific Institution “Institute of Genetics and Cytology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus” (hereinafter referred to as “the Institute of Genetics and Cytology, NAS of Belarus”).
  2. In its activity, the National Coordination Centre shall be governed by the Law “On Genetic Resources Management”, other legislative acts and this Provision.
  3. The main target of the National Coordination Centre is the coordination of activity in the field of genetic resources management.
  4. The National Coordination Centre shall:
    4.1. Exercise powers in the field of genetic resources management pursuant to Article 12 of the Law of the Republic of Belarus “On Genetic Resources Management”;
    4.2. Exercise functions of the Checkpoint for monitoring genetic resources management;
    4.3. Ensure scientific support for the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity of October 29, 2010 (hereinafter referred to as “the Nagoya Protocol”);
    4.4. Ensure the technical support and functionality of the website of the National Coordination Centre on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing. The Checkpoint for monitoring the utilization of the genetic resources of the Republic of Belarus to raise awareness of the stakeholders and the public of the legal regulation of genetic resources management in the Republic of Belarus;
    4.5. Ensure the development and functionality of the digital platform for access to genetic resources and their use monitoring in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Belarus “On Genetic Resources Management”;
    4.6. Take part in the implementation of the Economic and Social Development Plan of the Institute of Genetics and Cytology, NAS of Belarus;
    4.7. Take part in the Scientific and Practical Republican and International Conferences on the thematic directions of the development of modern biological science, biotechnology, conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, including in agriculture, and other environmental issues;
    4.8. Take part in the implementation of scientific research plans; the collection of specimens of wild plants, animals, soil microorganisms, agricultural plants and animals and traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources for the inventorying of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge and their conservation, transfer and utilization in accordance with legislation in the field of genetic resources management, as well as the replenishment of the Republican DNA Bank of a Human, Animals, Plants and Microorganisms;
    4.9. Take part in the development and publication of information and practical reference and other printed electronic materials in the field of genetic resources management.

ABS NCC PUBLICATIONS (MAIN)

Book editions:

  1. National Legislation in the Field of Conservation of Biological Diversity and Genetic Resources Use. / Scientific editor: Makeyeva, E. N. / – 2018. — Minsk. – Pravo & Ekonomika. – 450 p.   
  2. Training course “Using DNA Technologies for the Identification and Study of Alien and Endangered Species.” Programs. Materials. Resolutions. / Compilers: E.N. Makeyeva, T.P. Lipinskaya, M.G. Pyzhova / [Scientific editors: Makeyeva, E.N., Lipinskaya, T.P.] – 2018. – Minsk. – Pravo & Ekonomika. – 301 p. 
  3. National Legislation in the Field of Conservation of Biological Diversity and Genetic Resources Use. / Scientific editor: Makeyeva, E.N. / – 2018. – Pravo & Ekonomika. — Minsk. – 450 p.
  4. Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge of the Republic of Belarus. Legal Aspects and Capacity Building for the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol. Expert reports. / Scientific editor: Makeyeva, Е.N., Lemesh, V.A. / — 2018. — Pravo & Ekonomika. – Minsk. – 224 p. 
  5. Biological Diversity, Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge, Biosafety: Dictionary of Terms Used in the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Nagoya Protocol, the Cartagena Protocol. / Compilers: E.N. Makeyeva, M.G. Pyzhova, G.V. Mozgova; Scientific editor: E.N. Makeyeva; the Institute of Genetics and Cytology, NAS of Belarus. – Minsk: Pravo & Ekonomika, 2019. – 320 p. – ISBN 9788-985-552-855-6.  Volume, in publisher’s sheets – 51.5. Circulation – 50 items. 
  6. The Fourth National Report on the Implementation by the Republic of Belarus of its Commitments under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety / G.V. Mozgova, A.V. Kilchevsky, R.I. Sheiko, E.N. Makeyeva, T.V. Zheleznova, V.A. Lemesh, A.N. Ostrovskaya, N.I. Drobot, V.S. Ostapchik, M.G. Pyzhova. – Minsk: Pravo & Ekonomika. – 2021. – 133 p.
  7. The Fourth National Report on the Implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in the Republic of Belarus / G.V. Mozgova, A.V. Kilchevsky, R.I. Sheyko, E.N. Makeeva, T.V. Zhaliaznova, V.A. Lemesh, A.N. Ostrovskaya, N.I. Drobot, V.S. Ostapchyk, M.G. Pyzhova. – Minsk: Pravo & Economika. – 2021. – 41 p.
  8. G.V. Mozgova, E.N. Makeyeva, A.N. Ostrovskaya,V.S. Ostapchik, N.I. Drobot, T.V. Zheleznova, A.N. Kuzmich. Biosafety of Genetic Engineering Activity. Detection and Identification of Genetically Engineered Organisms. / Under the editorship of G.V. Mozgova, E.N. Makeyeva; the Institute of Genetics and Cytology, NAS of Belarus. – Minsk: Pravo & Ekonomika. 2022. – 236 p. 
  9. G.V. Mozgova, E.N. Makeyeva, A.N. Astrouskaya, V.S. Astapchyk, N.I. Drobat, T.V. Zhaliaznova, A.N. Kuzmich. Biosafety of Genetic Engineering Activity. Detection and Identification of Genetically Engineered Organisms. / Under the editorship of G.V. Mozgova, E.N. Makeyeva.  – Minsk: Pravo & Ekonomika, 2022. – 212 p. 

Articles:

  1. Savina, N.V., Kubrak, S.V., Makeyeva, E.N., Kilchevsky, A.V. Selection of Markers for the DNA Barcoding of Wild Species of the Orchidaceae Family Using Anacamptis morio L. as an Example. // Molecular & Applied Genetics: Proceedings / the Institute of Genetics and Cytology, NAS of Belarus. – 2018. – Vol. 24. – P. 5-11.
  2. Guzenko, E.V., Makeyeva, E.N., Lemesh, V.A., Kilchevsky, A.V. Biodiversity: Access & Benefit-Sharing. – Nauka & Innovatsii. – 2018. — No. 7 (185). – P. 11-14. 
  3. Makeyeva, E.N., Panteley, K.A., Zheleznona, T.V. Transfer of Genetic Resources to Foreign Partners. – Nauka & Innovatsii. – 2018. No. 7(185). – P. 14-16. 
  4. Makeyeva, Elena, Panteley, Kseniya, Ushkova, Larisa. BELARUS: Research and Development of Potato Genetic Resources for Increased Fertility and Food Security. – In the book edition: ABS is Genetic Resources for Sustainable Development. – UNDP. – Renk Matbaasi A.S., Turkey. – 2018. — P. 146 -153. 
  5. Маkeyeva, E.N. The Nagoya Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity: Commitments of the Republic of Belarus and International Experience of its Implementation. — Training course “Using DNA Technologies for the Identification and Study of Alien and Endangered Species.” Programmes. Materials. Resolution. — 2018. – Minsk. – Pravo & Ekonomika. – P. 239 – 251. 
  6. Panteley, K.A. Practical Experience of Genetic Resources Transfer: Examples and a Procedure for the Formalization of Required Documentation. – Training course “Using DNA Technologies for the Identification and Study of Alien and Endangered Species.” Programmes. Materials. Resolution. – 2018. – Minsk. – Pravo & Ekonomika. – P. 256 – 262.  
  7. Endresen D., Abrahamyan A., Mirzorakhimov A., Melikyan A., Verstraete B., Schigel D., Makeyeva E., De Boer H., Russell L., Shashkov M., Mamadalieva M., Ivanova N., Voronova N., Borodin O., Prylutskyi O., Tykarski P., Johaadien R. BioDATA: Biodiversity Data Mobilization and Data Publication Training in Eurasia. Biodiversity Information Science and Standards 3/ –2019/ – e37543. – https://doi.org/10.3897/biss.3.37543  
  8. Makeyeva, E.N., Panteley, K.A., Zheleznova, T.V. Legal Regulation of Access to Genetic Resources and Sharing of Benefits Arising from Their Utilization. – Zoological Readings. Proceedings. International Practical Conference “Zoological Readings – 2019,” March 20-22, 2019. – YurSaPrint, — Grodno. – 2019. – P. 186 – 188.
  9. Panteley, K.A., Makeyeva, E.N. Transfer of Genetic Resources and the Nagoya Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity. – Zoological readings. Proceedings. International Practical Conference. “Zoological readings – 2019,” March 20-22, 2019. – YurSaPrint, — Grodno. – 2019. – P. 214 – 216.
  10. Sheiko, R., Makeyeva, E., Zheleznova, T., Panteley, K. The Nagoya Protocol to the Conservation of Biological Diversity. — Nauka & Innovatsii. – 2019. — No. 8 (198). August 2019. – P. 4 – 8.
  11. Mozgova, G., Makeyeva, E. Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources. – Nauka & Innovatsii. – 2019. – No. 8 (198). August 2019. – P. 9 – 12. 
  12. E.N. Makeyeva, E.P. Mikhalenko, S.V. Kubrak, N.V. Savina, E.I. Kuzminova, L.V. Milko, K.A. Panteley, A.P. Kolbas, N.M. Matusevich, O.S. Yezhova, V.S.Liushtyk, A.V. Kilchevsky.  DNA Barcoding Technology in Belarus: Prospects and Needs. – Molecular & Applied Genetics. – 2019. – Vol. 27. – P. 17 – 23.  
  13. Genetic Resources of Plants in Belarus: Mobilization, Conservation, Study and Use / Republican Unitary Enterprise “Scientific and Practical Centre for Arable Farming, NAS of Belarus”; Editorship: F.I. Privalov (editor-in-chief) [et al.]. — Minsk: Four Quarters, 2019. — 452 p. [Makeyeva, E.N. Chapter 1. Legislative Framework for the Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture in the Republic of Belarus (Legal Regulation of the Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Diversity in the Republic of Belarus) – p. 13 – 16.] 
  14. Plant Genetic Resources in Belarus: Mobilization, Conservation, Study and Use / Republican Unitary Enterprise “Scientific and Practical Centre for Arable Farming, NAS of Belarus”; Editorship: F.I. Privalov (editor-in-chief) [et al.]. — Minsk: Four Quarters, 2019. — 452 p. [Kilchevskiy, A.V., Makeyeva, E.N, Mikhalenko, E.P., Kubrak, S.V. Chapter 4.3. Republican DNA Bank of Plants – P. 226 – 229]
  15. Plant Genetic Resources in Belarus: Mobilization, Conservation, Study and Use / Republican Unitary Enterprise “Scientific and Practical Centre for Arable Farming, NAS of Belarus”; Editorship: F.I. Privalov (editor-in-chief) [et al.]. — Minsk: Four Quaters, 2019. — 452 p. [Privalov, F.I., Grib S.I., Matys, I.S., Makeyeva, E.N., Mozgova, G.V., Kozlovskaya, Z.A., Kovalevich, A.I., Spiridovich, E.V., Lavnikevich, A.S. Chapter 9. International Cooperation in the Field of Collection, Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources. – P. 430 – 431]
  16. E.N. Makeyeva, K.A. Panteley. The Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources –International Guarantors of the Sovereign Rights of Countries to Their Own Genetic Resources. / Ecological and Biological Aspects of the State and Development of Polesia Region: Proceedings / Mozyr State Pedagogical University named after I.P.Shamyakin; Editorship: O.P. Pozyvailo (responsible editor) [et al.]; under the general editorship of E.V. Tikhonova, PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor. – Mozyr: Mozyr State Pedagogical University named after I.P. Shamyakin, 2020. – P. 75 – 80. 
  17. K.A. Panteley, E.N. Makeyeva International Agreements in the Sphere of Biological Diversity Conservation — a Global Instrument for Sustainable Development. / Ecological and Biological Aspects of the State and Development of Polesia Region: Proceedings / Mozyr State Pedagogical University named after I.P. Shamyakin: O.P. Pozyvailo (responsible editor) [et al.]; under the general editorship of E.V. Tikhonova, PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor. – Mozyr: Mozyr State Pedagogical University named after I.P. Shamyakin, 2020. – P. 100 – 105. 
  18. Kilchevsky, A.V., Zheleznova, T.V., Mozgova, G.V., Makeyeva, E.N., Sheiko, R.I. Regulation of Safety in Genetic Engineering Activity in the Republic of Belarus / Medical & Biological Science News. – 2021. – 23 p. 

Taking part in Conferences (2018 – 2023):

Forty five events on the awareness-raising of the specialists of scientific, educational and environmental institutions about the legal regulation of access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing.

Participated:

       In 18 International Conferences held in the Republic of Belarus;

       In 129 workshops, meetings and other events of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the  UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).

Grants:

2018 – 2019. The UNDP-GEF International Technical Assistance Project “Strengthening of Human Resources, Legal Frameworks and Institutional Capacities to Implement the Nagoya Protocol in the Republic of Belarus” (Registered with the Ministry of Economy under No. 2/18/000874 of March 30, 2018. The project cost in 2019: $149 546 US; the full project cost (2018-2019): $350 000 US)

2023. The International Gratuitous Aid Project “Capacity Building for the Safeguarding of Traditional Knowledge Associated with Genetic Resources and Legal Regulation of Access to It in the Republic of Belarus” under the Participation Program 2022–2023, UNESCO, No. 2240116046. The project cost: $10 480 US.  

Awards

2023. E.N Makeyeva was awarded with a Certificate of Appreciation of the Department of Biological Sciences, NAS of Belarus, “For her Contribution to the Development of International Cooperation in the Field of Conservation of Biological Diversity and Highly Professional Coordination of Activities on the Rational Use of Genetic Resources.”

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