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Volume 7 Issue 4
July-August 2025
Biopiracy & Ethics: Balancing Interest of Indigenous Communities and Developed Nations
| Author(s) | Varisha Chaudhary, Aditi Gouda |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Abstract | Biopiracy is a pressing issue that highlights the unfair exploitation of natural resources and traditional knowledge, often taken from Indigenous communities without their consent or fair compensation. Many of these communities, located in resource-rich but economically disadvantaged regions of the Global South, have spent centuries cultivating a deep understanding of the plants, animals, and ecosystems around them. However, their contributions are frequently overlooked, as corporations and researchers from wealthier, developed nations in the Global North patent these resources and profit from them. This paper explores the ethical and practical challenges of biopiracy, including issues like informed consent, fair sharing of benefits, and the preservation of cultural identity. It also examines the power imbalance between nations with advanced technology and economic leverage and those that possess the natural wealth being exploited. Case studies, such as the commercial use of neem, turmeric, and quinoa, show how biopiracy exacerbates global inequalities, stripping communities of their heritage while others profit. To address this imbalance, the paper highlights solutions like strengthening international agreements, promoting ethical research, and giving Indigenous communities a stronger voice in decision-making. Protecting biodiversity and respecting the rights of these communities isn’t just about fairness—it’s about ensuring a more just and sustainable future for everyone. |
| Published In | Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025 |
| Published On | 2025-08-12 |
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