It relates to the Nagoya Protocol. Access to genetic resources can benefit both users and providers. Users can use genetic resources for scientific research or to develop commercial products. Access. Each state can decide whether and under what conditions to allow access to its genetic resources. Sharing. The benefits from using genetic resources should be shared fairly and equitably between the users and providers. The Nagoya Protocol was adopted in 2010 to establish procedures for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.
