The Nagoya Protocol

The Nagoya Protocol is law in Sweden. Those who use genetic resources or traditional knowledge in their research or product development have an obligation to ascertain whether the Nagoya Protocol applies. The responsible researcher must thoroughly examine whether the Nagoya Protocol applies, obtain relevant documentation, and document, preserve and report.  

How to follow the Nagoya Protocol

You can read about how to follow the Nagoya Protocol step-by-step in the University’s guidelines.

Lund University’s guidelines (PDF 264 kB; new window) 

Report in DECLARE

As a researcher, if you have an obligation to follow the Nagoya Protocol, you must report due diligence in the EU’s digital tool, DECLARE. 

The first report is made after the first instalment of a research funding grant has been received, but no later than when the final report is submitted, or at the end of the project if no final report is to be submitted. This applies regardless of whether it is public or private research funding and even if no product development takes place. The second report is made during the final stage of the development of a product.

Please note that confidential information entered in DECLARE is visible to others at Lund University. Therefore, do not make information available that could impede an exclusive right before such a registration has been made. 

Contact Research Services to be entered in Lund University’s DECLARE account and be able to report.

This range of support is available 

• Support concerning content issues relating to application and obtaining relevant documentation is provided by researchers at the Department of Biology. 
• Support concerning management of agreements is provided by the Legal Division. 
• Support concerning reporting in DECLARE is provided by Research Services.
• Regarding questions for the supervisory authority, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, contact Research Services. 
• General questions about the Nagoya Protocol are answered by Research Services.