DELIVERABLES
The report about the registry request of EBB is now available
The document explains the requirements that a collection needs to comply with to be included in the EU register of collections, and the difficulties that the EBB project found in its initial idea to include all the partners collections as a single collection named European Blue Biobank. Because the registration of the collections must be…
Learning outcomes from the case studies supported by EBB project
Utilization of marine genetic resources from jurisdictional waters requires providing proof that sampling and utilization of such resources has been done in accordance with National ABS regulations in place. EEB project has implemented a series of use cases (Report on the use cases) to learn the possible constraints and problems that may arise during the…
Report on the use cases
EBB project engaged with end-users of marine biological resources to learn about the practical implications of complying with Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) regulations in the countries of origin and the major hurdles they need to face during the process. Sixteen case studies for non-commercial utilisation of genetic resources are presented in this document, selected…
EBB creates a centralized integrated biobank database and improves operational standards
The (bio)diversity of culture collections and biobanks regarding different types of organisms is of great value, specially in the pursuit of new biological products for the development of the blue bioeconomy, which makes these biobanks (most of them part of EMBRC), a very sought-after asset in applied research. However, the organizational complexity of these culture…
ABS compliance for collections and fundamental research using MBRs
Providing access to marine genetic resources is one of EMBRC’s primary services. The EMBRC is committed to facilitating access to and supply of marine biological and genetic material to users in compliance with international, European and national legal frameworks regarding Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS). In order to support implementation of ABS regulations in EBB’s biobanks and…
The practical guide for users “Seek, keep & transfer: A step-by-step guide to ABS compliance when utilizing marine genetic resources”
EBB project main goal is to facilitate sustainable access to marine biodiversity, its associated data, and extractable products for local and international academia and industry users, and to incentivize biodiversity conservation in coastal ecosystems by promoting compliance with Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) regulations derived from the Nagoya Protocol. There are concerns that the added…
The EMBRC guide to ABS compliance. Recommendations to marine biological resources collections’ and users’ institutions
Providing access to marine genetic resources is one of EMBRC’s primary services. The EMBRC is committed to facilitating access to and supply of marine biological and genetic material to users in compliance with international, European and national legal frameworks regarding Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS). The European Blue Biobank (EBB) project, under the umbrella of…
Deliverable 2.5.2. Documentary Script
Deliverable 2.5.2. Documentary Script. Action 5. WP2 Project Communication This deliverable defines the actions taken within the framework of deliverable 2.5.2 (WP2: Communication) of the EBB project in order to facilitate the dissemination and understanding of its main objective: the preservation of marine biodiversity. A television show, ‘Teknopolis’, was recorded with a high local audience, with…
Communication Kit (Deliverable D2.2)
Our communication kit includes a series of materials made up of posters, brochures, documents or partners logos that are useful to show EBB mission, the main aims of project or the entities integrated in the consortium. This set of materials proofs to be very useful for partners to communicate information to media and stakeholders in…