In its decision VI/7-B, the Conference of the Parties requested the Executive Secretary to report on the development and use of indicators in all the thematic areas and cross cutting issues (paragraph 1), and urged Parties that had not yet done so to respond to the questionnaire on the subject of
The Biotechnology Industry Organization developed Guidelines for BIO Members Engaging in Bioprospecting (Guidelines) in 2005 to educate BIO Members about the relevant issues that could arise in the conduct of bioprospecting activities and to provide assistance to those Members seeking guidance.
