As #WGDSI2 delegates focused on modalities of the multilateral benefit-sharing mechanism, the atmosphere remained constructive

However, disagreements remain, including on contributions to the global fund and requirements for public databases

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The outcome of #WGDSI2 is a heavily-bracketed recommendation to CBD #COP16 in Colombia , with options on: monetary contributions by digital sequence information #DSI users to the global fund; the methodology and criteria for funding allocation; and data governance

Delegates at #WGDSI2 adopted a heavily bracketed recommendation on the modalities of the multilateral benefit-sharing mechanism from use of digital sequence information, including a global fund

Next stop: #CBDCOP16 in Colombia

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Delegates at #WGDSI2 on Wednesday addressed a range of issues related to the governance of the multilateral benefit-sharing mechanism from use of digital sequence information on genetic resources and the operations of its global fund.

Deliberations at #WGDSI2 on Tuesday focused on

• non-monetary benefit-sharing
• African proposal to establish a database of #DSI under the Convention’s Clearing-house Mechanism
• governance-related modalities of the multilateral benefit-sharing mechanism

On Monday, delegates at #WGdsi2 discussed modalities of the multilateral mechanism for benefit-sharing from the use of digital sequence information on genetic resources, focusing on contributions and disbursement of funds

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