Basecamp Research and CENIBiot, a DSI Based Biodiversity Collaboration for Biodiscovery in Costa Rica (Bioprospecting)
This panel will present their experiences and impressions of the biodiscovery (bioprospecting) activities in Costa Rica from past to present with a focus on the present through the Biodiversity Collaboration between CENIBiot and Basecamp Research and highlight the inclusion of digital sequence information (DSI) and the associated benefit sharing. Perspectives will also be provided by CONAGEBIO to understand the government’s experience and the University of Costa Rica to learn from Giselle Tamayo, a 30+ year expert on Biodiscovery (Bioprospecting) about expectiations and impact through such collaborations. Projection of future developments and expansion of this Biodiversity Collaboration to further support biodiversity conservation and increasing scientific capabilities in Costa Rica will also be included in these presentations and discussions.