Application of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Nagoya Protocol at Kew, and training of staff and partners.

Research into implications of the CBD and the recently adopted Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing on the work of Kew and botanic gardens in general. Providing support for Kew staff and partners in implementing the CBD, particularly its provisions on access and benefit-sharing (ABS). This has included the development of a staff intranet guide as well as model documents and access and benefit sharing agreements for use across the institution. Work with UK government, particularly Defra, includes preparing for and attending international meetings, often as part of the UK delegation. Working with the wider botanic garden community to harmonise best practice in access to genetic resources and fair and equitable benefit-sharing and to provide a sectoral presence and message during international negotiations. Design of capacity-building tools for botanical gardens, herbaria and universities, such as The CBD for Botanists, developing education and training modules on the CBD and its implementation in botanic gardens for Kew staff, and also for students on the Kew Horticultural Diploma, on International Diploma courses and other University courses in the UK and abroad.